Lead Engineer
On-siteChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Summary
Lead the design and development of integrations between billing, tax, ERP, and compliance reporting systems using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. Architect cloud-native solutions on Azure (AKS, PostgreSQL) and GCP, implementing event-driven architectures with Solace and enforcing CI/CD automation. Drive observability via Splunk and New Relic while ensuring SOX, IRS, and audit compliance through robust design. Oversee production support for Oracle HCM/ERP, assign work to offshore contractors, and mentor junior engineers. Partner with Finance, Tax, and Audit teams to deliver scalable, auditable solutions. This role serves as the technical leader for Staples core Finance applications and integrations within a distributed onshore and offshore team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 6+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in a lead/mentoring role
- Strong experience with Finance/ERP systems (Oracle EBS/Cloud, HCM, billing, tax)
- Hands-on development skills in Java, Spring Boot, Python, or similar full stack frameworks
- Expertise in API design, microservices, and ERP integrations
- Experience with Azure services, Kubernetes/AKS, and CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of financial data compliance, controls, and reporting requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Cloud DevOps experience, particularly with Kubernetes
- Experience with Vertex O Series or other tax engines
- Knowledge of billing, reconciliation, and financial close processes
- Cloud security/IAM exposure with role-based access control
- Experience with Splunk, NewRelic, or equivalent monitoring tools
- Certifications in Azure, Oracle, or cloud-native architectures
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