Job Description:About Williams-SonomaFounded in 1956 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a Fortune 500, digital first, multi-channel specialty retailer. Our company vision is to own the home, and the places where our customers work, stay, and play. We bring the latest home furnishing trends to life for customers through the individual lenses of our ten distinct brands, each serving different life stages and rooms of the home and beyond. Our brands include Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, GreenRow, and Dormify. We are committed to sustainability, continuously working to protect our planet, while building an open and collaborative culture across our organization.With more than 500 retail stores globally and multiple international franchise operations, technology is a core driver of our business strategy. We build and operate in-house platforms powering e-commerce, supply chain, merchandising, analytics, and customer experience ecosystems worldwide.Engineers at the Williams-Sonoma India Technology Center build and scale digital commerce platforms that power these global brands, serving millions of customers worldwide.Role OverviewThe Java Lead will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade, scalable applications supporting Logistics and Warehouse Management Systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on development expertise, and close collaboration with cross-functional business and technology teams, including third-party vendors such as Manhattan Associates.Impact of the RoleLead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade, scalable applicationsDrive technical leadership across logistics and warehouse management systemsEnable integration across warehouse, transportation, and labor management systemsDeliver measurable business value through aligned technology solutionsTechnology Platforms You Will Work OnJavaJavaEESpring BootSpring MVC/WebFluxKafkaRESTful web servicesJPASLF4J loggingKubernetesCI/CD pipelines and automation toolsAppDynamicsSplunkELKGrafanaJiraDB2SQL ServerOracleGitSonarManhattan WMOSTransportation Management SystemsManhattan SlottingLabor Management systemsKey ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership with over 15 years of overall experience, including a minimum of 3 years as a Java LeadDesign, develop, and lead scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC/WebFlux, and KafkaWork extensively with relational databases including DB2, SQL Server, and OracleDrive hands-on development using Java, JavaEE, RESTful web services, JPA, SLF4J logging, and application configuration managementDefine and enforce secure coding standards, unit testing practices, Git repository and branching strategies, and code quality standards using tools such as SonarLead deployments on containerized platforms including KubernetesImplement and support CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and continuous integration toolsMonitor applications using tools such as AppDynamics, Splunk, ELK, and Grafana, including alert and notification setupWork in Agile development environments using Jira for sprint planning, estimation, and delivery trackingLead integrations with Warehouse Management Systems and Distribution Centers, including Manhattan WMOSSupport integrations with Transportation Management Systems, Manhattan Slotting, and Labor Management systemsCollaborate closely with Manhattan Associates to design and develop new logistics capabilitiesTroubleshoot, triage, and identify root causes of production incidentsApply situational leadership to guide teams, drive execution, and deliver measurable business valueTranslate business requirements into clear technical and functional specificationsFacilitate productive discussions across diverse stakeholder groups and drive alignmentDemonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvementCommunicate effectively with both business and technical teams through strong verbal and written skillsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceExtensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and KafkaStrong knowledge of logistics, warehouse management, and third-party integrationsExperience working with integration platforms and enterprise web servicesStrong business acumen with the ability to align technology solutions to revenue and operational goalsWhy Join Williams-SonomaOpportunity to work on enterprise-grade applications supporting logistics and warehouse management systemsCollaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party partners such as Manhattan AssociatesContribute to innovation across e-commerce, supply chain, and customer experience platformsWork at the India Technology Center driving global technology capabilitiesAbout Us:Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd.Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.Williams-Sonoma India sourcing office was established in 2013. We are based in Gurugram, India. We are sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing and recorded double digit year-on-year growth. We have a dynamic team of over 100 members handling versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh. We are looking to onboard talented people and create successful professional journey.
