Lead Software Engineer - Java

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we're looking for

Toyota Financial Services Enterprise Platforms team is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Lead Software Engineer - Java . In this pivotal leadership role, you will drive the technology strategy and innovation for our Enterprise platforms and frameworks factory, ensuring alignment with business goals. Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping technology direction, fostering collaboration across teams, and delivering impactful solutions that power Toyota’s financial services.

What you'll be doing

Imagine leading a dynamic team that builds scalable, cloud-native applications that transform how Toyota Financial Services operates. Success means delivering high-quality software solutions that meet business needs while mentoring and growing technical talent. Your typical day will involve strategic planning, hands-on technical leadership, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive innovation and excellence.

• Develop and execute the domain’s technology strategy and transformational roadmaps that align with business objectives

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects, ensuring delivery excellence with high standards for code quality and application performance

• Own the end-to-end development lifecycle, from design through testing to smooth production deployment within our cloud ecosystem

• Manage and enforce enterprise architecture standards to maintain scalable and secure systems

• Mentor, staff, and grow a talented team of software engineers, fostering their professional development and success

• Collaborate closely with Technology Domain Owners, Enterprise Architecture, Data Domain Owners, and Business Domain Owners to drive strategic initiatives

• Provide regular performance and status updates to senior executives, including incident management insights

• Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate new tools and methodologies to continuously improve our technology solutions

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field that provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles

• 10+ years of experience in software development with expertise in Java or Python, Spring Boot, NodeJS, REST APIs, real-time streaming architectures, and microservices patterns

• Demonstrated ability to develop scalable web applications and define architectural standards that support enterprise needs

• Experience leading and mentoring software engineering teams, inspiring growth and delivering results through collaboration

• Practical knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), advanced software design patterns, operations, and engineering best practices

• Track record of delivering scalable cloud-native solutions addressing logging, testing, security, and instrumentation using Java, Python, SQL, and AWS services

Added bonus if you have

• Master’s degree in computer science or related field that deepens your technical expertise

• Experience with horizontal platforms or related enterprise services and technologies

• Strong background architecting large-scale, mission-critical cloud-native applications for enterprises

• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and microservices design that enhance system responsiveness and scalability

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more

• Tax Advantage Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com .