Senior Technical lead -Java

HCLTech; Chennai, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Chennai is seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer with 8+ years of hands-on experience to build scalable, high‑performance applications using Core Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and cloud technologies.

The role involves system design, mentoring junior engineers, and driving CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes deployments across AWS/Azure/GCP, with a focus on robust REST APIs and efficient SQL access.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on backend development experience.
• Expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of Kafka, system design, and SQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and DevOps.
• Proven mentoring and leadership abilities in agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Core Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Design scalable solutions leveraging Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Participate in system design, architecture reviews, and technical discussions.
• Design, optimize, and manage SQL databases and queries.
• Build, deploy, and maintain applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes deployments.

Skills

Core Java (Java 8/11/17+)

Spring Boot

Microservices

Apache Kafka

System Design

SQL Databases

Cloud Technologies

DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Leadership & Mentoring

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Java Backend Developer (8+ Years)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Developer with 8+ years of experience in building scalable and high‑performance applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, System Design, SQL Databases, Cloud Technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP), and DevOps practices. The role requires hands‑on development, architectural contributions, problem‑solving, and mentoring junior team members.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Core Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Design and implement scalable solutions leveraging Kafka and event‑driven architecture.
• Participate in system design, architecture reviews, and technical discussions.
• Design, optimize, and manage SQL databases and queries.
• Build, deploy, and maintain applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes deployments.

Required Skills

• Core Java (Java 8/11/17+)
• Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs
• Apache Kafka
• System Design (HLD & LLD)
• SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
• AWS / Azure / GCP
• Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, CI/CD
• Strong Problem‑Solving & Communication Skills
• Leadership and Mentoring Experience
• Agile/Scrum Development Methodologies