Principal Java Engineer IRC244856

Description

The worldwide data management software market is massive (According to IDC, the worldwide database software market, which it refers to as the database management systems software market, was forecasted to be approximately $82 billion in 2023, growing to roughly $137 billion
in 2027. This represents a 14% compound annual growth rate). Our client is transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing apps that people use every day. They are the leading developer data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity.
Our client works with customers of all shapes and sizes, in all verticals, from tier-1 banks to small web startups, on a variety of exciting use cases. This role solves technically sophisticated problems, gains incredible cross-stack experience, and works with

top-notch people in the business, networks with industry leaders, and sees new places – all in a day’s work!
Our client exists to support the development of our customers’ vision, accelerate customers’ time to value, and drive a multitude of customer adoption scenarios – from building new solutions to modernizing legacy applications or migrating to the cloud. Our consulting solutions
ensure that organizations get the best out of MongoDB.
Act as the lead technical software developer in a small Agile team delivering solutions onsite for customers focused on migrating one of the customer’s legacy relational database-based Java applications to a more modern cloud-based architecture running on MongoDB, leveraging the latest GenAI tools and approaches to accelerate this process. During each project, successful candidates will be required to innovate on potential new GenAI-based solutions for specific challenges in addition to applying existing playbooks and tooling for migration.

Requirements

Stay at the forefront of the industry by staying abreast of the latest GenAI advancements
and leveraging cutting-edge developments to fulfill migration projects.
● Innovate new development processes, technologies, and project approaches as they
evolve, especially from emerging GenAI capabilities.
● Participates as the lead software developer on small Agile teams, delivering
software-based solutions for migrating and modernizing customer legacy applications to
MongoDB.

● Expand migration playbooks where applicable and invigorate the team to be prepared to
innovate, filling in gaps with creative solutions to solve challenges on each specific
project, using experience to prioritize the best ideas.
● Actively drive the technical part of sprint grooming, planning, and showcasing alongside
the project manager, providing ideas, suggestions, and guidance to the rest of the team.
● Provide technical direction to the team and partner with the project manager on projects
to drive them to a successful conclusion. This includes managing technical challenges
and risks and identifying mitigation strategies.
● Study the current state of each legacy application, the desired target state outlined by
the customer, and drive the technical planning, design, and solution to get from the source
state to the target state on each project.
● Be prepared to change direction on projects, if customer or account team priorities
change, and act in a way that brings the rest of the team with you on this direction
change.
● Face-off to lead technical personnel on the customer side to resolve issues and identify
solutions.

Job responsibilities

10+ years of experience working as a software developer, with 3+ years of experience
as a technical lead
● Strong proficiency in Java
● Some experience and knowledge of Python or JavaScript/Node.js
● Strong experience in building applications that interact with relational databases using
SQL
● Some experience of Enterprise Java (J2EE / JavaEE / Spring) application architectures
● History of delivering high-cadence modern applications with applied Agile
methodologies, test-first development approaches, adopting CI/CD pipelines, and using
Git version control
● Proven experience in leading software/application development projects
● Able to provide technical direction and authority to the whole delivery team (to
developers, the project manager, and other customer and executive stakeholders)
● Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills when collaborating with team members and
external stakeholders within the wider MongoDB organization and the customer’s
organization
● Strong strategic thinking capabilities to understand and align technical work with
business goals
● Ability to travel and work on customer sites for several continuous weeks

Nice-to-have skills
● Working knowledge of microservices architectures and Domain-Driven Design
approaches
● Some experience and knowledge of ORMs like Hibernate or JPA

Bonus skills (if missing, we will provide rapid onboarding enablement on these):
● Some experience in nascent GenAI technologies and approaches, such as using
OpenAI API with GPT LLMs
● Practical experience of using MongoDB

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.