Spring Boot Senior Technical Lead - Kafka

HCL Technologies Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Mississauga, Ontario seeks a Spring Boot Senior Technical Lead with Kafka specialization to drive architecture, design, and delivery of scalable systems. You will lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices across coding, testing, and deployment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong Java skills, and deep knowledge of Spring Boot and Kafka within a cloud-native microservices environment.

Qualifications

• The candidate should demonstrate senior expertise with Spring Boot and Kafka.
• Strong Java programming skills and experience designing microservices.
• Cloud services familiarity and modern deployment practices beneficial.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams in Spring Boot and Kafka projects.
• Design and architect robust, scalable solutions based on business needs.
• Ensure coding, testing, and deployment best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on time and budget.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Spring Boot and Kafka issues.

Skills

Spring Boot

Kafka

Java

Cloud services

Microservices architecture

Leadership/mentorship

Communication & teamwork

Job description

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Job Summary

The Senior Technical Lead specializing in spring boot and Kafka will be responsible for leading technical teams in the design, development, and implementation of solutions using these technologies. They will play a key role in architecting and delivering high-quality, scalable, and efficient systems.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Lead and guide technical teams in the development and implementation of projects using spring boot and kafka.
• 2. Design and architect robust and scalable solutions based on business requirements.
• 3. Ensure best practices are followed in coding, testing, and deployment processes.
• 4. Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• 5. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to team members.
• 6. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in spring boot and kafka applications.

Skill Requirements

• 1. Proficient in spring boot framework for building microservices and web applications.
• 2. Strong experience in working with apache kafka for building real-time data processing applications.
• 3. In-depth knowledge of java programming language.
• 4. Familiarity with cloud services and microservices architecture.
• 5. Ability to lead and mentor technical teams effectively.
• 6. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• 7. Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Other Requirements

1.Certification in Spring Boot and Kafka will be an added advantage.

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.

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