Lead Software Engineer - 11252

What You'll Do:

• Technical Vision & POC Leadership: Lead Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives for new product capabilities. You will evaluate emerging technologies and drive the "Make vs. Buy" decision-making process to ensure we build what is proprietary and leverage what is standard.
• Architectural Excellence: Own the end-to-end design of features within the CSO ecosystem, balancing the power of our Java-based optimization engines with a modern, high-speed React and Vite frontend.
• Design Excellence: Champion clean architecture and design patterns. You will ensure that every system—whether a microservice or a frontend module—is built for extensibility, platform-agnosticism, and high availability.
• Sourcing Optimization Strategy: Drive the technical roadmap for Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO), focusing on high-concurrency data processing, complex bid analysis, and deep ERP/Sourcing integrations.
• Strategic Mentorship: Systematically break down complex technical information to mentor mid-level and senior engineers, setting the standard for code quality and architectural integrity.

What You Will Bring to Coupa:

• Backend & Cloud Mastery
• Expert Java Development: 8+ years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, and the Spring ecosystem.
• API & Lifecycle: Mastery of OpenAPI, RESTful service development, and sophisticated service consumption and maintenance strategies.
• Data & Performance: Expert-level MSSQL/relevant database knowledge, including advanced performance tuning and query optimization for large-scale bid data.
• Unit Testing (Backend): Deep experience with JUnit, Mockito, or AssertJ to ensure 100% reliability of business-critical sourcing logic.
• Platform Agnostic: Deep understanding of multiple hyper-scalers (AWS, Azure) and building software that is not locked into a single provider.
• Frontend & UI Architecture
• React & Vite: Expert proficiency in React.js using Vite for ultra-fast development and optimized production builds.
• Component Design: Advanced usage of MUI (Material UI) to create professional, scalable, and responsive sourcing dashboards.
• Unit Testing (Frontend): Mastery of Jest and React Testing Library for component testing, and Cypress or Playwright for end-to-end flows.
• Modern Standards: Strong understanding of Microfrontends, web performance, and WCAG 2.1 accessibility.
• Sourcing Domain: Experience with Strategic Sourcing, Bid Optimization, or Supply Chain analytics is a major added advantage.
• AI & Optimization: Interest or experience in integrating AI/LLM or Linear Programming solvers into SaaS workflows.
• ERP Integration: Familiarity with how sourcing data flows into downstream ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).

• Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
• Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
• Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
• Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .