Senior Java Software Engineer

Job Title

Spring Boot Senior Technical Lead – Kafka

Location

Bangalore /Pune/ Chennai India

EXP- 5+yrs

Introduction to the Organization

HCLTech is a global leader in technology and IT services, renowned for delivering innovative solutions that drive digital transformation for clients worldwide. With a strong presence in 60 countries and a workforce of over 220,000 professionals, HCLTech is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. The company is recognized for its industry leadership, customer-centric approach, and continuous investment in cutting-edge technologies, making it an employer of choice for technology professionals seeking to make a global impact.

Overview of the Role

As a Spring Boot Senior Technical Lead – Kafka, you will play a pivotal role in driving the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable and high-performance solutions using Spring Boot and Apache Kafka. You will lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver mission-critical applications that support HCLTech's commitment to providing world-class technology services. This role is integral to ensuring the delivery of robust and innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of global clients.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical teams through the full software development lifecycle of projects utilizing Spring Boot and Apache Kafka.
• Architect, design, and implement robust, scalable, and high-performance microservices and web applications based on business requirements.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding standards, testing, deployment, and DevOps processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product, QA, and operations—to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues in distributed systems and integrate real-time data processing pipelines.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption where beneficial to project and organizational objectives.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of architectural standards and best practices.

Skill Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Boot for building microservices and enterprise web applications.
• Strong expertise in using Apache Kafka for high-throughput, fault-tolerant, real-time data processing.
• In-depth proficiency in Java programming language.
• Practical knowledge of microservices architecture and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven experience leading and mentoring technical teams in an agile environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.