Senior Principal Software Engineer

Organization Overview
Company Description
QAD
is a global leader in cloud-based enterprise solutions, empowering businesses to adapt faster and thrive in an increasingly dynamic, digital world. With a strong focus on innovation and AI-driven insights, QAD is shaping the future of enterprise transformation across industries. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where bold ideas and future-focused talent to drive real impact. Join us to help build the intelligent, connected enterprise of tomorrow.

This hybrid position requires candidates to be based in
Pune
, with 3-4 days of in-office collaboration per week.

Job Description
This role is designed for a seasoned Java expert who brings architectural rigor, system-level thinking, and the ability to modernize complex ERP applications. You will lead the evolution of legacy Java-based systems into scalable, service-oriented platforms, influencing cross-functional teams and shaping future product capabilities. You are both a systems thinker and a hands-on mentor who raises the bar for engineering across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural transformation of Java-based ERP platforms for scalability, modularity, and long-term sustainability.
• Design and implement modern service layers and API-first integrations with platforms such as Salesforce, finance, and inventory systems.
• Serve as a lead engineer and systems architect, owning complex problems while mentoring others on best practices.
• Introduce advanced tooling and AI-powered development workflows to increase velocity and code quality.
• Collaborate across QA, DevOps, and Product to align engineering outcomes with business needs and operational readiness.
• Influence platform strategy and contribute to multi-year roadmaps focused on maintainability, automation, and performance.
• Co-lead the development of a new Engineering center in Pune, India.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of enterprise Java development experience, with deep expertise in re-architecting large, legacy platforms.
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Hibernate, service-oriented architecture, and enterprise integrations.
• Proven success building and maintaining integrations across diverse systems using REST APIs, event-driven architecture, and file-based methods.
• Track record of mentoring engineers, fostering engineering excellence, and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Bonus: Experience with Kafka, containerization, ERP modernization, or legacy system migrations.

Preferred Stack & Tools

• Languages/Frameworks: Java 11+, Spring Boot, Hibernate, SQL, REST APIs
• Tools: IntelliJ, Git, Jenkins, Postman, GitHub Copilot, JIRA
• Integration: RESTful APIs, Kafka, JDBC, microservices
• Architecture: Modular design, layered architecture, API-first development
• Methodologies: Agile, CI/CD, TDD, test automation, architectural reviews

Additional Information

• We offer an amazing culture and comprehensive suite of health and wellness benefits so that employees can focus on helping customers reach our vision for them: the Effective Enterprise.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• The collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• Our employees tell us they love working for a global organization focused on collaboration, teamwork and customer outcomes.
• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set.

About QAD
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD's DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.