About CData Software, Inc.
At CData, we believe data should work for people—and that starts with the team building the technology behind it. In a world where data is increasingly complex and distributed, we’re helping organizations bring clarity and connection through real-time data integration. Our products make it easier to access and work with data anywhere, empowering teams to focus on innovation instead of infrastructure.
More than 10,000 organizations worldwide rely on CData to power their most important business decisions. Behind that impact is a global team of passionate problem-solvers, engineers, and innovators who are redefining what’s possible in data connectivity.
Headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, CData has over 500 team members, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. We take pride not just in what we build, but in how we build it: together, with curiosity, creativity, and a shared drive to push boundaries.
Our AI Promise
As we look ahead, AI has become a central pillar of what we do. CData is evolving to be AI-native: we’re embedding advanced AI tools into our platform, including semantic layers that let the business side and technical side speak the same language, AI connectivity that enables real-time access to data from across your enterprise, and user-friendly, governed ways for teams to ask and act on business questions with conversational tools and intelligent agents.
If you want to work somewhere where your engineering, data, or product work directly enables organizations to turn ambiguous, siloed data into trusted intelligence—and where AI is not just hype, but deeply woven into our mission—CData is the place for you.
Role Description:
The Technical Lead leads the team of Software Engineers, developing product. The Lead should have excellent communication skills, strong hands-on experience of Java, SQL, databases, web services, design pattern. Microsoft .NET knowledge/experience is good to have. Must have the desire to do great work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Duties Responsibilities:
- Lead a project team of 4-5 associates that delivers a large selection of high-quality component solutions for use in desktops, middleware, and server platforms.
- Develop effective, defect free source code that meets business requirements and team standards.
- Propose technical alternatives for solving complex problems of data connectivity, including query execution optimization, caching, reliability, and similar.
- Develop unit test cases to verify code.
- Collaborate closely with team members, Product Owners/Managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment with standards.
- Contribute to making the team more effective and efficient including:
- Mentoring junior engineers joining the team.
- Writing design documentation and specifications as required.
- Proposing improvements to the code structure, testing process, and overall design that solve complex issues across multiple products.
- Identify changes that make the system(s) more efficient and/or reduces operation or maintenance costs.
- Any other work/responsibility as assigned by the manager.
Requirements - Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science engineering, or a related field from reputed Institute is required.
- Possess 8+ years of hands-on development experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Core Java, Rest/SOAP/OData APIs, and both SQL and NoSQL databases. In depth knowledge on SQL is Must.
- Proven experience in developing concurrent multi-threaded applications/platform, with a focus on performance and throughput.
- A strong grasp of design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
- Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
- Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a start-up-like environment.
- Comprehensive understanding of Network Protocols and security measures (e.g., HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP).
- Familiarity with Authentication and Authorization mechanisms, such as OAuth and Kerberos.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with clear written and verbal communication.
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrates strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Agile processes.
- Proficient in using Jira, SVN/Git, and CICD tools.