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Virtusa is hiring: Java React Developer in Irving

Virtusa, Irving, TX, United States


We are seeking an accomplished Senior Lead Engineer with deep expertise in Java , React , and modern cloud-native development to join our high‑performing engineering organization. This role blends hands‑on technical leadership , architectural ownership , and team mentorship , making it ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.

As a Senior Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the end‑to‑end design, development, and delivery of scalable, high‑performance enterprise applications. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—including product, design, QA, and infrastructure—to shape technical strategy, uphold engineering excellence, and guide the team toward successful project outcomes. In addition to building robust software solutions, you will mentor junior engineers, champion best practices, and help establish long‑term technical roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of large-scale, mission‑critical applications using Java , React , and modern architectural patterns.

Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment and monitoring.

Architect scalable, secure, and performant systems aligned with business and product goals.

Mentor, coach, and guide engineering team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements and ensure alignment.

Drive adoption of best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, cloud architecture, and DevOps.

Oversee code reviews, technical design reviews, and engineering process improvements.

Troubleshoot complex issues, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement durable solutions.

Contribute to the evolution of the team's technical strategy, engineering standards, and long‑term roadmap.

Apply and advocate for the effective use of agentic AI development tools (e.g., Devin AI) to accelerate software development and improve productivity.

Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications

Extensive hands‑on experience building enterprise‑grade applications using Java and modern React.js .

Strong understanding of React fundamentals, including:

React Hooks

Context API

State management (e.g., Redux)

Solid understanding of backend architecture, microservices, REST APIs, and integration patterns.

Hands‑on expertise with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

Proficiency with CI/CD tools and release automation (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).

Demonstrated technical leadership , including mentoring and motivating engineering teams.

Strong problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and architectural reasoning skills.

Excellent communication skills , with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, agile environment .

Experience using agentic AI tools (e.g., Devin AI) for software development and workflow automation.

Virtusa utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for the purpose of conducting candidate pre‑employment assessments. This AI may include both text‑based and voice‑based functionalities. The AI technology will have access to the data that you upload or provide during your interaction with the AI bot and will use such data solely for the purpose of performing assessment in accordance with Virtusa policies and practices. The AI is not used to substantially assist or replace discretionary employment decisions. Read our full employee privacy policy

Virtusa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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