Job Title: Lead Software Engineer – Java
Business Unit: WSI Corporate Technology
Location: Pune, India
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Java Software Engineer to join our Corporate Technology team at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in Pune. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver robust and scalable enterprise solutions using modern Java technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to technical design, ensure high-quality coding standards, and help drive innovation within our global technology organization.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java 8+, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, WebFlux/Reactive programming, and RESTful services.
Integrate with cloud platforms such as PCF and Microsoft Azure, and work with Spring Cloud Config for distributed configuration management.
Implement real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and develop with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
Write clean, maintainable, and optimized code following industry best practices and organizational coding standards.
Conduct unit testing (JUnit/Mockito) and participate in peer code reviews via Git pull requests / Crucible (for SVN).
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
Evaluate and propose multiple technical solutions, highlighting trade-offs and best-fit approaches.
Collaborate closely with onsite teams during Agile/Scrum ceremonies and actively contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.
Participate in proof-of-concept (POC) development and adopt emerging technologies where appropriate.
Required Skills & Competencies
6+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE application design and development, including solution design for large-scale systems.
Solid understanding of Java coding standards, code quality, design patterns, and best practices.
Strong experience with Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, RESTful web services, and SOA-based architectures.
Experience in unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning.
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, AngularJS, or jQuery.
Strong experience with SQL databases (Oracle/MySQL) and build tools like Maven, Gradle, or Ant.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git/SVN), and Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Good to Have
Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), cloud services (Azure, PCF), and tools such as Sonar, PMD, FindBugs, Checkstyle.
Familiarity with test automation frameworks (Cucumber, Selenium), integration frameworks (Mule, Apache Camel), and scripting (Ruby/JRuby).
About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, WSI is one of the largest e-commerce retailers in the U.S., with a family of beloved brands including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, GreenRow, and Mark and Graham.
Our India Technology Center in Pune is a critical hub for innovation, driving cutting-edge solutions in e-commerce, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management. By leveraging technologies like AI, machine learning, and data analytics, we are accelerating WSI’s growth and strengthening our competitive edge globally.
Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.
Williams-Sonoma India sourcing office was established in 2013. We are based in Gurugram, India. We are sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing and recorded double digit year-on-year growth. We have a dynamic team of over 100 members handling versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh. We are looking to onboard talented people and create successful professional journey.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. Our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room, and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
