--- title: 'Software Engineer IV at PDI Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-iv-pdi-technologies-chennai-hpahehpzye96' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-10' --- # Software Engineer IV at PDI Technologies - **Company:** PDI Technologies - **Location:** Chennai, India - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-11-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pditechnologies/d3910708-c8c9-44c4-9d55-e3e8d0b929ea ## Job description At PDI Technologies, we empower some of the world's leading convenience retail and petroleum brands with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make more informed decisions, and engage faster with customers through loyalty programs, shopper insights, and unmatched real-time market intelligence via mobile applications, such as GasBuddy.  We’re a global team committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving real impact. Explore our opportunities and become part of a company that values diversity, integrity, and growth. Role Overview: PDI is seeking a Senior Java Developer for help with design, develop, unit testing and deployment of a multi-tiered fuel and retail cross-marketing system. The candidate will be responsible for design, development, testing and deployment of our distributed applications. The candidate will also help with troubleshooting production issues and adapting frameworks and industry best practices, executing unit and performance testing, and coordinating these activities among the scrum team. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating with the Quality Assurance and Customer Support departments on research of and remedies for software bugs and issues found during QA, beta, and production. ## Key Responsibilities •Analyze and troubleshoot complex software problems and provide solutions to overcome those problems using the Java language and related technologies. - Work with business users to understand business requirements, issues and business and/or client processes. - Develop, test, maintain, and support high-performance, innovative web-based applications to meet the requirements of the business and/clients while adhering to departmental standards. - Provide recommendations for application and system improvements. - Perform quality assurance testing for all programs, created or modified, plus any other applications affected. - Prepare required documentation as outlined by departmental standards. - Coaching and Mentoring other team members. - Meet with scrum team as required to define and document application requirements. - Conduct Code review and design of systems as needed - Follow Project development & deployment process - Development in accordance with industry standards and best practices is a must. - Provide off-hour support as assigned - Ability to multi task and set priorities throughout the SDLC process. - Prepare required documentation as outlined by departmental standards. - Provide LOE for upcoming business initiatives. - Collaborate with Architects on system design and solutions - Solve complex system issues and provide solutions - Researching new technologies and apply them in current/upcoming projects - Ability to identify and recommend solutions to optimize the performance of applications - Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing - Ability to work independently with limited supervision - Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to improve productivity across coding, testing, and documentation while maintaining code quality and standards. - Stay current with AI tools and practices relevant to software development, and apply them appropriately in day-to-day work. ## Qualifications •Experience leading a team of 3 – 5 developers - Must have excellent oral and written communication. - Must have at least 10+ years developing Enterprise Java Applications - Extensive hands-on experience in development of Java J2EE applications; utilizing object-oriented design, n-tier architecture and MVC frameworks. - Implemented several enterprise architecture patterns. - Familiar with UI stack development technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) - Extensive experience in Java technology frameworks (Dependency Injection, ORM, Message Brokers) - Experience of NoSQL(Cassandra, Redis) or RDBMS(preferably Oracle) databases - Experience working on complex, mission critical applications - Extensive hands-on experience designing and implementing REST/SOAP interfaces - Experience working in an Agile team environment - Experience working on High-Volume, High-Availability Transactional applications is required. - Ability to mentor other engineers on the team - Conducting code reviews and ensuring teams are following best design and coding practices - Experience working on Web and Application Servers (Preferably WebSphere & Jboss) - Familiar with secure coding practices and OWASP TOP 10 Desired: Linux Experience • Sonar , Jenkins Experience • Gradle • Docker containers • Spring Boot • AWS Cloud. - Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants in a professional development workflow. - Awareness of AI/GenAI concepts and their practical use in software engineering, including responsible and secure usage. (Desired) Behavioral Competencies - Ensures Accountability - Manages Complexity - Communicates Effectively - Balances Stakeholders - Collaborates Effectively PDI is committed to offering a well-rounded benefits program, designed to support and care for you, and your family throughout your life and career.  This includes a competitive salary, market-competitive benefits, and quarterly perks program. We encourage a good work-life balance with ample time off [time away] and, where appropriate, hybrid working arrangements.  Employees have access to continuous learning, professional certifications, and leadership development opportunities. Our global culture fosters diversity, inclusion, and values authenticity, trust, curiosity, and diversity of thought, ensuring a supportive environment for all. ## About PDI Technologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: PDI Technologies provides enterprise software and payments solutions that power the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem globally. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Luminate Capital in 2015, with strategic investment from TA Associates) - **Headquarters**: Alpharetta, Georgia, United States - **Founded**: 1983 - **Founders**: Greg Gilkerson ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Convenience retail & petroleum wholesale software, payments, data analytics, and cybersecurity. - Target customers: B2B – fuel wholesalers, convenience store chains, and petroleum retailers of all sizes (SMB to enterprise). - Mission or purpose statement: “Connecting Convenience” – helping businesses modernize operations, converge systems, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. ## Products & Services - **PDI Enterprise (ERP)**: Comprehensive enterprise resource planning for convenience retail and petroleum wholesale, covering accounting, inventory, supply chain, and back-office operations. - **PDI Logistics**: Fuel supply chain management and distribution optimization. - **PDI Loyalty & Marketing Cloud**: Customer loyalty programs, coalition marketing, and real-time promotions. - **PDI Payments**: Secure payment processing solutions for in-store and fuel transactions. - **PDI Security & Cybersecurity**: Managed security services and data protection for retail networks. - **PDI Analytics Cloud**: Data and insight solutions for business intelligence and consumer behavior analysis. - **PDIQ (AI Platform)**: Embedded AI into trusted workflows to accelerate decision-making and innovation. - **Fuel Pricing Software**: Dynamic pricing and competitor analysis for fuel retailers. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately $112 M (LinkedIn estimate) – or **Total Funding**: Not disclosed beyond early private equity rounds (Luminate Capital, TA Associates). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Luminate Capital (acquirer in 2015), TA Associates (growth investment in 2017). - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 1,419 employees (+1.0% YoY) per LinkedIn; another source (Built In) reports 1,905 total employees – conflicting reports. - Operates in 7 countries (including Austria, Thailand, Slovakia, New Zealand, United Kingdom) with workforce across 26 countries. - Serves over 200,000 convenience and petroleum wholesale sites in more than 60 countries. - Released 2024 ESG Report, highlighting sustainability commitments. ## Competitive Advantages - **40+ years of domain expertise** in the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale vertical. - **End-to-end ecosystem**: ERP, logistics, loyalty, payments, analytics, and cybersecurity – all integrated. - **Large, sticky customer base** with high switching costs due to deep operational integration. - **AI-first innovation** through the PDIQ platform, embedding intelligence into existing workflows. - **Global reach** with localized support across North America, EMEA, and APAC. ## Strategic Focus - **AI & Automation**: Expanding PDIQ to embed AI across all product lines to improve productivity and decision-making. - **Sustainability**: Helping customers meet environmental goals while advancing own ESG metrics. - **Cloud & SaaS Migration**: Continuing to shift legacy on-premise solutions to modern cloud/SaaS platforms. - **Global Expansion**: Growing presence in Europe, Asia, and other regions outside the core U.S. market. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing integrity, curiosity, adaptability, courage, collaboration, and accountability. - **Work Model**: Hybrid and fully remote options available; Alpharetta HQ serves as a central hub. - **Benefits**: Competitive salary, health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, quarterly perks, and flexible work arrangements. - **Growth**: Continuous learning opportunities, professional certifications, leadership development, and internal mobility. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. - **Engineering Culture**: Tech roles span application development, backend systems, data management, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure; coding challenges may be part of interviews. ## Sources 1. [LinkedIn – PDI Technologies](https://linkedin.com/company/pdi-technologies) 2. [PDI Technologies – Our Story](https://pditechnologies.com/our-story/) 3. [PDI Technologies – Careers](https://pditechnologies.com/careers/) 4. 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