Software Engineering Lead

ANSR is hiring for one of its clients. About ANF: At ANSR, we operate A&F Co. Bengaluru, a hub of digital transformation delivering services exclusively to our client, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.). A&F Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs. Now is your opportunity to join us and develop dynamic tech solutions to meet the needs of A&F Co.’s rapidly growing global business. For over 20 years now, companies cutting across size, industry and markets have relied on our expertise to successfully build global business and technology teams. We can help you land a rewarding career in this dynamic industry. Here, you’ll be part of a team working on Digital Engineering & Architecture, Data & Analytics and Digital Operations to build inclusive experiences and outstanding products. Ready to usher in a digital revolution? Apply today. Disclaimer: Candidates will initially be employed under ANSR and subsequently transitioned to A&F Co. Bengaluru. Position Title: Software Engineering Lead, Integrations Description: As one of the largest retailers in the world, our success depends on hundreds of systems communicating seamlessly—moving data and events securely and reliably across our enterprise. These integration systems connect our supply chain, stores, e-commerce, finance, and vendor partners into a unified, data-driven operation. We are seeking a Software Engineering Lead to drive the evolution of our Integration Systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and built with quality at their core. You will lead a small team of engineers to design, build, and support the APIs, messaging frameworks, and data pipelines that keep our business running. What will you be doing? As a Software Engineering Lead for Integration Systems, you will: Lead and mentor a team of 2–5 software engineers in designing and delivering integration solutions that connect critical enterprise applications. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to define integration patterns, data flows, and technical designs that meet business needs. Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing strategies to ensure integrations are reliable, maintainable, and future-proof. Implement and maintain modern testing frameworks such as JUnit, Playwright, and Cucumber . Drive the adoption of observability tools —including application monitoring, log aggregation, and session replay—to proactively detect and resolve system issues. Ensure integrations are built for performance, scalability, and resilience, with strong security and compliance standards. Facilitate code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives within the team. Promote a culture of software craftsmanship and unbreakable quality across integration projects. What will you need to bring? Required Skills & Experience: 6-9 years in software engineering, with at least 2 years leading teams . Strong background in designing and developing enterprise integration solutions (e.g., APIs, messaging, event streaming, data pipelines). Proficiency in TDD/BDD and automated testing practices. Hands-on experience with JUnit, Playwright, Cucumber , or similar frameworks. Familiarity with observability platforms (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, Dynatrace) and logging solutions (e.g., Splunk, ELK stack). Proven track record of mentoring engineers and fostering team collaboration. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work across diverse technology stacks. Experience in Retail Domain & Product Domain. Experience in Cosmos DB, Spring Boot Preferred Skills & Experience: Retail or large-scale enterprise experience. Knowledge of API gateways, event streaming tools (e.g., Kafka), or cloud-native integration patterns. Familiarity with security best practices for integrations, including authentication, encryption, and data governance.