Lead the design and implementation of Java (Spring Boot) software running on embedded hardware within Freestyle dispensers.
Define and evolve software architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee the development and integration of RESTful APIs and IoT services connecting devices to cloud platforms.
Translate emerging hardware and embedded capabilities into differentiated, customer-facing features.
Drive proactive maintenance, refactoring, and modernization of a large, complex, and evolving codebase.
Provide technical and people leadership, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Mentor engineers, guiding career development, performance growth, and technical mastery.
Lead by influence—setting engineering best practices, establishing coding standards, and promoting sound design and development methodologies.
Partner with engineering managers, product owners, and cross-functional leaders to align technical execution with business goals.
Build strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams (fluidics, embedded, mechanical, electrical, QA, and regulatory).
Ensure software meets high standards of quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
Partner closely with QA to validate functionality across dispenser models and configurations.
Lead complex debugging efforts across hardware, firmware, and software layers, driving root-cause resolution.
Champion clear technical documentation and effective communication across teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

15+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated progression into technical or team leadership roles.
Hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services.
Proven experience in embedded systems, IoT development, or hardware-integrated software.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence engineering teams in complex environments.
Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills within layered, distributed systems.
Track record of contributing to and stewarding large, production-grade codebases.
BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
Familiarity with tools and frameworks such as HTTP, Swagger/OpenAPI, Maven, and Git.

Benefits

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpring BootRESTful APIsembedded systemsIoT developmentdebuggingroot-cause analysissoftware architecturecoding standardssoftware modernization

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringinfluencecollaborationcommunicationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementproblem-solvingteam leadershipperformance growth

Certifications

BS degree in Computer ScienceBS degree in Software Engineeringrelated field degree