Next JS Engineer

HCLTech; Sydney; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech Australia is seeking a technically strong leader to design and scale large distributed systems with high reliability and security. You will spearhead architectural decisions, mentor teams, and ensure robust cloud-native solutions across mobile and web platforms.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted engineering, DevOps maturity, and cross-functional collaboration. Location: Sydney with a virtual-first, flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of technical leadership and execution.
• Experience designing and scaling large distributed systems with high reliability and security.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and software design/architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale large, distributed systems with high reliability and security.
• Lead technical direction and drive architectural vision across teams.
• Ensure robust mobile and web application capabilities with secure practices.
• Work with cloud technologies (AWS) and modern containerisation stacks (Docker, Kubernetes).

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

RESTful APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Distributed systems

AI tooling

Job description

“We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud.

The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be.

Are you ready to be an important part of this ever-transformational journey? At HCLTech Australia, we value the unique perspective and contributions of all individual people to apply for this role.

Location: Sydney

Roles and responsibilities:

Technical Skills You bring a strong track record of technical leadership and execution, including:

• Designing and scaling large, distributed systems with high reliability and security.
• Languages: Proficiency in multiple programming languages with strong foundations in software design and architecture
• Have proven experience developing robust and secure mobile applications (insert mobile application technologies)
• Strong understanding of Micro Services architecture, Next JS, RESTful APIs, and event driven systems (Kafka).
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and observability tooling.
• Ability to balance technical depth, architectural vision, and delivery pragmatism.
• AI: Advance usage of AI tools for engineering productivity

Why Us

• We are one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world, with offices in 50+ countries across the globe and 219,000 employees
• Our company is extremely diverse with 165 nationalities represented
• We offer the opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe
• We offer a virtual-first work environment, promoting a good work-life integration and real flexibility
• We offer comprehensive benefits for all employees
• We are a certified great place to work and a top employer in 17 countries, offering a positive work environment that values employee recognition and respect

Equality & Opportunity for All

Representing 165 nationalities across the globe, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, colour, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law.