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Project Lead

Hcltech

Project Lead

Senior Tech Lead, Java Full Stack + React

Role Overview

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot

Core Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain microservices/APIs with Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.x
  • Implement secure auth using Spring Security (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC, method-level security)
  • Configure and manage authentication/authorization filters, security contexts, and CORS/CSRF protections
  • Write clean, testable code following SOLID principles
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior/mid-level developers
  • Collaborate with product, QA, and front-end teams
  • Optimize performance and troubleshoot production issues
  • Manage full SDLC: planning, testing, deployment, support
  • Use AI-assisted dev tools to speed up coding/testing

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years Java backend experience, 3+ years in Spring Boot/MVC
  • Hands-on expertise with Spring Security for authentication and authorization
  • Strong RESTful API design and integration skills
  • Hibernate/JPA, microservices, relational/NoSQL databases
  • Solid OOD and design pattern knowledge
  • Agile methodology experience

Preferred Skills

  • Security compliance knowledge (e.g., PCI DSS, OWASP standards)
  • AI tools exposure (GitHub Copilot, Cursor)
  • Technical leadership/mentoring experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API Development, and Microservices Architecture
  • Strong experience in ReactJS-based Frontend Development
  • Excellent Communication, Presentation, and Stakeholder Management skills
  • Proven experience in Customer Engagement, Requirement Gathering, and Delivery Governance
  • Hands-on experience with Agentic AI, Generative AI Solutions, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, and AI-assisted Software Development

Other Requirements

  • Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API Development, and Microservices Architecture
  • Strong experience in ReactJS-based Frontend Development
  • Excellent Communication, Presentation, and Stakeholder Management skills
  • Proven experience in Customer Engagement, Requirement Gathering, and Delivery Governance
  • Hands-on experience with Agentic AI, Generative AI Solutions, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, and AI-assisted Software Development

Maximum Salary (US): 151000 Minimum Salary (US): 95000

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 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate's pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

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