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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Virtusa Corporation
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Sql Optimization, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Agentic-AI, Code Restructuring, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-software-engineer-jersey-city-nj--8f51858e-0201-497c-86f7-b757a5301670

## About the Role

Software Engineering, SQL (Structured Query Language), Customer Relations, Technical Leadership, Project/Program Management, Customer/Client Research, Refactoring, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Proficiency in Python or Java , Typescripts

Advanced SQL or Data Orchestration tools

Hands on experience with RAG , fine tuning LLMs and agentic framework

Experience with deployment in CSP or On-Prem

Hands -on client facing experience building/designing solutions

6-10 Years of experience (Tech Lead or Architect with hands on experience

Partner with engineers , program managers , and domain specialist to conceive , architect , build applications

Ability to decompose problems and architect a multi-stage technical roadmap

Build and develop full stacks in days and not months

Act as primary technical owner for the customer

Develop production grade solutions that make sense of the clients data and process through an actionable workflow.

Screening Criteria

Strong articulation skills

Can explain product/services built in past from domain / business perspective

Can explain code and refactoring from AI generated tools