Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Are you ready to develop the future of retail? 

As the world’s leader in IoT and data technologies for commerce, our mission is to help retailers and brands use digitalization to become more efficient, more intelligent, and more sustainable—and in doing so, enable more positive commerce. 

VusionGroup  is a fast-growing, fast-paced retail tech company. We believe that by thinking big and working together as one team—agile thinkers, tech makers, and change agents—we can build the largest retail IoT platform in the world.  

We build. We create impact.  

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic product team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and delivering scalable software solutions that power our cutting-edge Retail IoT products. You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a critical role in shaping the architecture and technical direction of our platform. 

What You Will Be Doing 

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable software applications. 
• Architecture & Design: Drive architectural decisions and ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable systems. 
• Hands-on Development: Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications, including real-time image and video processing pipelines. 
• Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize software for low latency and high concurrency.
• API Development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that support vision-based and IoT applications. 
• Security & Compliance: Ensure solutions comply with privacy and security.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and guide a team of software engineers; conduct code reviews and enforce best practices. 
• Collaboration: Partner with hardware engineers, embedded developers, and UI/UX designers to deliver seamless solutions. 

Qualifications we're looking for. 

• Experience: • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on full stack or backend Java development. 
• Experience with scalable systems. 
• Experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture.

• Skills: • Proficiency in Java (Java core, Springboot). 
• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). 
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases and big data frameworks (Apache Kafka, Spark). 

• Abilities: • Good knowledge and experience with serverless technologies.
• Able to architect and develop high quality Rest API’s.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment. 

• Education:• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• Preferred Qualifications:• Understanding of high-performance computing (HPC) and distributed systems. 
• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, Azure Cosmos DB, or MongoDB. 
• Knowledge of serverless technologies and Azure Stack services (Functions, IoT Hub, Service Bus). 
• Knowledge of various languages: Python, JavaScript, Angular, HTML5, CSS

We innovate. We help communities thrive. 

VusionGroup has an international presence in 19 countries. In joining us, you’ll be part of a globally distributed team of intellectually curious, committed, and collaborative co-workers.  

The work is fast paced, challenging, and ambitious. Here, you will feel valued for your contributions as we reinvent modern commerce—together.  

We feel supported. You will too.  

VusionGroup is a place where people feel safe, happy, and respected. We offer programs and benefits to support you in whatever comes next in your life, including: 

• Generous paid time off (PTO):  35 days PTO to enable work/life integration and promotes a culture of trust.
• Health & Wellness: Eligibility for healthcare benefits begin day one, plus retirement savings plans.
• Financial future: While retirement savings plans vary by country, we help you plan for your future.
• Family-First Support: Navigate family challenges with our assistance, securing time for both your loved ones and self-care.
• Hybrid work: Find your balance with two days working from home, three days in the office, plus the freedom to work anywhere for up to two weeks a year.
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.
• Career Growth: E-learning opportunities and workshops, and global mobility potential  
• Commute benefits: up to $100/month per employee for commuting expenses.
• Philanthropy: Our company matches employee donations up to $500 per year for causes close to your heart. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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