Software/Scrum team lead

Bengaluru, a hub of digital transformation delivering services exclusively to our client, Abercrombie & Fitch 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.’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? Position Title: Software Engineering Lead, Supply Chain Integrations As one of the largest retail organizations in the world, we operate a network of distribution centers that are the backbone of our supply chain. These facilities power our ability to get products to stores and customers quickly, efficiently, and reliably. We’re looking for a Software Engineering Lead who will champion engineering excellence, automated quality, and innovative problem-solving while leading a small, high-performing team. As a Software Engineering Lead for Distribution Center Technology, you will: Lead and mentor a team of 1-4 software engineers in designing, building, and maintaining mission-critical systems that support distribution center operations. Partner closely with product owners, operations leaders, and engineering peers to deliver high-impact technology that improves safety, accuracy, and efficiency in our facilities. Design and implement automated test strategies early in the software lifecycle, leveraging TDD and BDD principles. Oversee the full SDLC for distribution center systems, ensuring maintainability, scalability, and security are built in from the start. Develop accurate estimates and assist other team members with the estimation process in an Agile workflow Analyze, define, and document technical requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, environments, interfaces, and testing. Execute development of business logic, desktop-web screen layouts, and necessary system programs. Foster a culture of software craftsmanship and unbreakable quality across the team. Required Skills & Experience: ~6-9 years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role . ~ Demonstrated success delivering reliable, high-performance software in operational or logistics environments. ~ Expertise in TDD/BDD and modern automated testing practices. ~ Experience with observability platforms (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, Dynatrace) and centralized logging tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK stack). ~ Working experience of object-oriented concepts, patterns, and practices on the Java platform ~ Experience using a Java web application framework (Thyme Leaf, SpringBoot, Struts2, Spring MVC, etc.). ~ Experience with Oracle database technology and PL/SQL development language. ~ Experience in any Integration technology – Kafka preferred Preferred Skills & Experience: Retail, distribution center, or warehouse technology experience Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), warehouse control systems (WCS), or material handling equipment integrations such as Oracle RDM, Manhattan WMOS, etc. Exposure to cloud-relevant technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure, Git, build pipelines).