Lead Software Development Engineer

Headquartered in Jersey City, NJ, Neptune Retail Solutions is the nation’s premier retail marketing services company. We are experts at influencing buying behaviors through disruptive, innovative, and results-oriented solutions, including in-store, home-delivered, and digital media tactics. Our powerful advertising and promotional programs are supported through rich data and insights. The country’s largest consumer packaged goods manufacturers rely on NRS for unparalleled consumer reach and engagement. 

NRS’s digital portfolio is making its mark on the industry. NRS digital products include Checkout 51, Freedom Platform, digital media tools/services (digital display, premium mobile, social, email, DOOH, and digital in-store). We continue to strengthen these existing tactics while expanding our product offerings, partnerships, and capabilities. We offer unique and data-led strategies for our clients to reach their most valuable shoppers. Our products continue to evolve to include best-in-class methods to deliver engaging content at the most impactful time in the most relevant geographies. 

PURPOSE

The Lead Software Development Engineer at CB Neptune Holdings, LLC (d.b.a. Neptune Retail Solutions) is a hands-on technical role responsible for implementing order management and integration solutions that drive innovative capabilities for both internal and external customers. Success in this role requires a strong foundation in server-side Java programming, SQL/PL-SQL development, and a comprehensive understanding of modern web technology stacks. The position also demands experience in designing and articulating complex software systems, as well as the ability to analyze current processes, identify gaps, gather requirements, re-engineer workflows, and collaborate with IT teams to establish and track measurable outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Design and develop solutions to complex business problems, delivering maintainable, scalable, and reliable B2B platforms.

· Collaborate with business process owners to understand domain needs and define both short- and long-term technical vision.

· Build applications using SDLC/Agile methodologies, adhering to specifications and leveraging the right tools.

· Maintain and enhance existing applications independently or under guidance from senior staff.

· Ensure architectural consistency across solutions and take ownership of ongoing data architecture.

· Establish and promote software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.

· Deliver against functional and non-functional requirements—covering performance, scalability, availability, reliability, and security.

· Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering growth through training, knowledge sessions, and hackathons.

· Serve as the escalation point for development and QA teams on technical and design issues.

· Continuously research and adopt new technologies to improve products and processes.

· Collaborate with onsite and offshore teams to design and implement solutions.

· Lead the development and adoption of automated test suites.

· Create and maintain High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation, including data and process flow diagrams

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to balance technical excellence with practical solutions that align with business needs.

· Proven track record of influencing stakeholders and driving alignment toward common goals across teams and business areas.

· Strong problem-solving, consulting, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels and demonstrate excellent active listening.

· Skilled in critical thinking and analysis, including investigating security incidents, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing effective solutions.

· Collaborative team player, able to work effectively with and through others.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Strong knowledge and experience with server-side Java applications and dynamic web development.

· Proficient in Java programming and frameworks such as Spring, Struts, EJBs, JSF, JSP, iBATIS, MyBatis.

· Experienced in modernizing legacy technology stacks, including addressing security vulnerabilities.

· Skilled with AWS (EC2, ELB, S3, Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda), Docker, centralized logging systems, and application monitoring tools.

· Proficient in database programming with SQL, PL/SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.

· Hands-on experience in MuleSoft workflows and integrating multiple applications.

· Familiar with standards and protocols: WSDL, SOAP, REST, JSON, XML, SFTP, HTTP.

· Proficient in implementing complex business logic for large-scale, high-volume, high-availability applications.

· Experience with the Eclipse development environment.

· Advocate for the use of testing and optimization tools in integration systems.

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