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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Virtusa Corporation - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Batch Processing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Database Queries, Software Debugging, DevOps, Systems Analysis, Java Web Services, Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Mockito, Message Oriented Middleware, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, PL-SQL, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Database Optimization, Spring-boot, Software Security, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Maintaining Code, Performance Monitor, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Spring Batch, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-software-engineer-plano-tx--4a3029b4-8d0c-461c-add5-693eae5cf243 ## About the Role Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Proficient in coding in one or more languages. Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages. Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle. Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security Good experience in ReactJs. Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.). Core Java (version 17 or higher) development experience with Spring-boot or similar frameworks. Experience in developing cloud-native applications with demonstrated implementation of ReSTful microservices, containers, resilient and scalable platforms. Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes or related container platform. Experience with Cloud native container orchestrator tools and software deployment ideally with Kubernetes Experience with message bus technologies such as Kafka. Experience with batch processing architecture and use of spring-batch or equivalent tool. Experience with two or more database technologies like Oracle , Postgres or in memory DB/cache. Experience working on high throughput mission critical high performance STP platforms. Experience in Test Driven Development using JUnit, Mockito or similar. Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features. Develop and optimize PL/SQL scripts, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and packages. Perform database tuning and performance monitoring. Analyze existing systems and enhance them as per business requirements. Core Java (version 17 or higher). Oracle , Postgres or in memory DB/cache. Docker, Kubernetes or related container platform. ReSTful microservices, Kafka, React, AWS, devops, Python, Generative Al and Agentic Al technologies. Skills: Agile Programming Methodologies, Apache Kafka, Applications Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Database Technology, Debugging Skills, High Throughput, JUnit, Java, Machine Learning, Memory Hardware, Oracle, Oracle PL-SQL, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Programming Languages, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Design, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Stored Procedures, Systems Analysis, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Plan/Schedule ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [Test-Driven Development: It's easier than you think!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1598-test-driven-development-it-s-easier-than-you-think) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)