Senior Java Software Engineer

We are looking for a Staff SDE – Java Backend who will serve as a technical leader, driving architectural direction, multi-team initiatives, and the development of highly scalable distributed systems. You will partner with Product, Architecture, DevOps and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver impactful technology solutions across a complex digital ecosystem.

You will independently define and deliver large-scale, multi-phase projects, mentor engineers, and shape technical strategy. The role also includes leveraging LLMs and GenAI-driven tools to enhance engineering productivity, reduce cycle time, and build the next generation of internal developer experience tools.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Drive technical strategy and architecture for complex distributed systems and core platform components.
• Own end-to-end delivery of high-impact, multi-team engineering initiatives.
• Translate ambiguous business requirements into clear, pragmatic technical solutions.
• Define technical roadmaps, sequence projects into phases, and ensure timely execution across teams.

Software Engineering & System Design

• Architect, develop, and optimize microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud.
• Design scalable, resilient, secure cloud-native applications using Azure/AWS.
• Lead system design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical deep dives.
• Solve complex cross-system issues through deep debugging, performance tuning, and root cause analysis.
• Build frameworks and shared libraries to accelerate development across squads.

AI & Engineering Productivity

• Champion adoption of AI-assisted development practices and LLM/GenAI tools across engineering teams to enhance workflows, improve cycle time, and automate routine tasks.
• Define clear guidelines, training, and standards for effective and secure use of AI tools, including prompt engineering, code generation, and review expectations.
• Integrate AI-driven capabilities such as code generation, unit test creation, log analysis, documentation summarization, and code review assistance into the development workflow.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices for AI-generated code, including human-in-the-loop reviews, coding standards, test automation, secure coding, and design-first development.
• Measure and optimize engineering productivity using AI-related metrics (cycle time, PR throughput, AI-code adoption, defect escape rate, developer satisfaction) and continuously identify opportunities to reduce bottlenecks with AI.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Impact

• Work closely with Product Owners, Architects, QE, DevOps, and peer engineering teams.
• Communicate technical trade-offs, risks, and decisions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate across teams to resolve dependencies and align on architectural standards.
• Influence technical direction beyond your immediate team.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Mentor engineers across multiple teams, guiding them in design, coding, debugging, and best practices.
• Participate actively in hiring and talent development.
• Raise the engineering bar through code reviews, design critiques, and technical leadership.
• Help define and uphold engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.

Ownership & Operational Excellence

• Take full ownership of systems from development to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet performance, reliability, and security criteria.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and propose scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Lead incident response, post-mortems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

Must-Have

• 10+ years of professional experience in Java Backend Development.
• Deep expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and building microservices-based architectures.
• Proven experience shipping scalable, high-availability, high-performance systems in a microservices environment, including load handling, horizontal scaling, observability, and fault-tolerant design.
• Experience with Kafka, JMS, distributed system patterns, caching, asynchronous processing.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes / OpenShift, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of working with databases: Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.
• Experience designing and scaling systems on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, debugging capabilities, and system-level thinking.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive technical initiatives.

Good-to-Have

• Experience applying LLMs/GenAI to improve engineering productivity and developer workflows.
• Prompt engineering experience and familiarity with integrating models into applications.
• Experience with Domain-Driven Design, event-driven systems, CQRS, or enterprise integration patterns.
• Familiarity with Linux systems and container-based deployment architectures.
• Experience with application servers such as Tomcat.
• Contributions to internal platforms or open-source projects.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence without authority.
• High levels of self-motivation, ownership, and drive.
• Critical thinking abilities and a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent team collaboration skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Adaptability, willingness to learn, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple competing priorities effectively.

About us -

As a part of the Landmark Group, a renowned retail and hospitality conglomerate in the Middle East, North Africa, and India, Landmark Digital is the dynamic digital arm of Landmark Retail, serving as the cornerstone of our omnichannel business strategy. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we oversee the digital operations of eight leading brands across diverse geographies, with ambitious plans for expansion into new territories and functions. Joining us means becoming a vital part of the Middle East's most significant bricks-to-clicks success story, boasting an impressive year-on-year growth rate exceeding 100%.

Comprising a talented workforce of over 500 professionals across diverse domains, Landmark Digital spearheads various functions including Enterprise and E-commerce Tech, Product Management, User Design, and MarTech, among others. With our futuristic outlook, we are committed to delivering seamless digital experiences to our customers.

At Landmark Digital, we cultivate an agile work culture, empowering you to make impactful decisions from day one within collaborative squads comprising professionals from over 20 nationalities. Additionally, our dedicated software development center in Bangalore, India, offers opportunities for incubation, design, and optimization of digital products.Working at Landmark Digital means engaging with cutting-edge technologies, including Enterprise and E-commerce tech, headless commerce, Java Spring Boot, React Native, React frontend, and Azure Cloud solutions, providing an enriching environment for professional growth and development. In addition to competitive remuneration and benefits, we prioritize continuous learning and growth through dedicated training and upskilling initiatives. Furthermore, our vibrant workplace culture fosters camaraderie through various team events, celebrations, and recreational amenities, ensuring a fulfilling experience both personally and professionally.

Come be a part of Landmark Digital, where innovation, collaboration, and growth converge to redefine the digital retail landscape