About Williams-Sonoma
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 includes Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, GreenRow, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally, and our products are available through catalogs and online worldwide.
Williams-Sonoma has established a Technology Center in Pune, India to enhance its global operations. The India Technology Center serves as a critical hub for innovation and focuses on developing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as e-commerce, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management. By integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and machine learning, the center plays a crucial role in accelerating Williams-Sonoma's growth and maintaining its competitive edge in the global market.
Role Overview
The 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 Role
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade, scalable applications
- Support Logistics and Warehouse Management Systems through robust technology solutions
- Drive collaboration across cross-functional business and technology teams
- Enable integration with third-party vendors such as Manhattan Associates
Technology Platforms You Will Work On
- Java, JavaEE
- Spring Boot, Spring MVC/WebFlux
- Kafka
- RESTful web services, JPA
- SLF4J logging, application configuration management
- DB2, SQL Server, Oracle
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks
- AppDynamics, Splunk, ELK, Grafana
- Jira
- Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan WMOS)
- Transportation Management Systems, Manhattan Slotting, Labor Management systems
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership with over 15 years of overall experience, including a minimum of 3 years as a Java Lead
- Design, develop, and lead scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC/WebFlux, and Kafka
- Work extensively with relational databases including DB2, SQL Server, and Oracle
- Drive hands-on development using Java, JavaEE, RESTful web services, JPA, SLF4J logging, and application configuration management
- Define and enforce secure coding standards, unit testing practices, Git repository and branching strategies, and code quality standards using tools such as Sonar
- Lead deployments on containerized platforms including Kubernetes
- Implement and support CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and continuous integration tools
- Monitor applications using tools such as AppDynamics, Splunk, ELK, and Grafana, including alert and notification setup
- Work in Agile development environments using Jira for sprint planning, estimation, and delivery tracking
- Lead integrations with Warehouse Management Systems and Distribution Centers, including Manhattan WMOS
- Support integrations with Transportation Management Systems, Manhattan Slotting, and Labor Management systems
- Collaborate closely with Manhattan Associates to design and develop new logistics capabilities
- Troubleshoot, triage, and identify root causes of production incidents
- Apply situational leadership to guide teams, drive execution, and deliver measurable business value
- Translate business requirements into clear technical and functional specifications
- Facilitate productive discussions across diverse stakeholder groups and drive alignment
- Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
- Communicate effectively with both business and technical teams through strong verbal and written skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka
- Strong knowledge of logistics, warehouse management, and third-party integrations
- Experience working with integration platforms and enterprise web services
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align technology solutions to revenue and operational goals
Why Join Williams-Sonoma
- Opportunity to be part of the India Technology Center driving global innovation
- Work on cutting-edge solutions in e-commerce, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management
- Contribute to the growth and competitive edge of a global, industry-leading organization
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.
