- Location
- New York City New York USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $140,000–160,000/year
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Tapestry is seeking a Java Developer with 5–7 years of hands-on expertise to build scalable, high-performance applications and take complex technical challenges from solution design through delivery. The role focuses on Java, AWS, RESTful APIs, SQL, Git, and bash scripting, with AWS CloudFormation, CI/CD, and Agile/Scrum as preferred experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using JDK 11 or later.
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Develop cloud-ready applications and integrations using AWS services.
- Write efficient, high-quality SQL queries and work with relational databases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features from concept through deployment.
- Manage codebases using Git and version-control best practices.
- Write and maintain bash scripts for automation and operational tasks.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across development and production environments.
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in Java, JDK 11 and above.
- Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud, including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, or similar services.
- Expertise in API development and microservices.
- Strong SQL skills, including performance tuning.
- Proficiency with Git and version-control workflows.
- Experience with bash scripting for automation.
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
- Experience with AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure as code is preferred.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies is preferred.
- Enthusiastic, self-driven, and proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions.
- A go-getter who thrives in dynamic environments, takes ownership, and delivers projects end to end.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Skills
Experience
5–7 years of hands-on expertise
Workplace
This position is based in New York City, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 140,000 to USD 160,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid paternity and maternity leave; commuter benefits; disability insurance; tuition assistance.
Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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