Lead Software Engineer Java

About Ellucian Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,800 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI‑powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best‑in‑class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes. Values Rooted in Purpose We embrace the power to lead , the courage to innovate , and the determination to grow . At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation , we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education. About the Opportunity The Ellucian Texas Connection Consortium (TCC) development team is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to help deliver a global SaaS solution for Texas higher education institutions. In this role, you will lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and actively contribute to building and maintaining innovative solutions for our Banner ERP platform. You will work in a collaborative, agile environment with full lifecycle responsibilities—from design through deployment and maintenance. We value individuals who challenge the norm, take ownership, and thrive in a team‑oriented culture focused on enabling and delighting our customers. Where You Will Make an Impact Lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of high‑quality enterprise software solutions. Drive architectural decisions and ensure alignment with business strategies and goals. Mentor and coach team members, fostering technical growth and collaboration. Champion best practices in software engineering, including clean coding principles and design patterns. Collaborate with architects, product owners, and designers to shape product direction. Rapidly resolve issues, incorporate customer feedback, and deliver scalable, secure solutions. Promote DevOps practices and automation to accelerate delivery and improve reliability. What You Will Bring 7+ years of professional software development experience, including leadership in technical projects. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experience working in Agile development environments. Proficiency in Java, Grails, Hibernate, and front‑end technologies such as AngularJS, HTML, CSS. Expertise in database platforms: Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres. Strong understanding of REST, JSON, XML, and asynchronous communication (queues, topics, streams). Familiarity with common data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented principles. Hands‑on experience with Linux and command‑line tools. Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration. Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, scalability, and distributed computing. Deployment automation using Terraform, Jenkins, Serverless framework. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and Test‑Driven Development. Ability to learn and adapt continuously to new technologies and challenges. Preferred Skills Higher Education domain knowledge. Experience with accessibility standards and security best practices. What makes #Ellucianlife Comprehensive health coverage: family major medical expenses, dental and life insurance. Christmas bonus 30 days Saving fund Monthly food coupon 15 workdays vacation Thrive Flex Program that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups such as: Women in Technology, Pride and Go Green to name a few. Parental leave Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team We Foster a learning culture with: Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Professional development opportunities #LI-RB1 #LI-Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr