Group Technical Architect
United States
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Job Description
Group Technical Architect
Morris, New Jersey

Job Summary

We are seeking a Full Stack Lead / Technical Architect to define and drive the technical vision of our web platforms. You will act as the bridge between backend engineers, frontend teams, UX designers, and DevOps, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

echnical Strategy & Architecture
• Define end-to-end architecture for frontend, backend, and deployment
• Evaluate and select frameworks, libraries, databases, and cloud services
• Drive contract-first API design and versioning strategies
• Define standards, guidelines, and architectural guardrails

Backend & System Design
• Architect distributed systems using Java 8+/17 & Spring Boot
• Define microservices, event-driven, or modular monolith architectures
• Design secure systems using OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, TLS
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and resilience

Frontend Architecture
• Define scalable frontend architecture using React & TypeScript
• Decide between CSR, SSR, SSG (React vs Next.js)
• Establish design systems and shared component libraries
• Drive frontend performance, accessibility, and SEO standards

Cloud, DevOps & Platform Engineering
• Lead cloud adoption and modernization (AWS/Azure/GCP/Oracle Cloud)
• Define containerization and orchestration strategy (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and release governance
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
• Drive observability: logging, metrics, tracing, alerting

Leadership & Governance
• Provide technical leadership across multiple teams
• Mentor senior and junior engineers
• Conduct architecture reviews and resolve cross-team technical issues
• Collaborate with product and business stakeholders on roadmap planning

Skill Requirements

Required Skills (Must-Have)
• Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful systems
• Strong frontend architecture experience with React & TypeScript
• Proven experience designing cloud-native, distributed systems
• Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
• Strong understanding of security, networking, and performance
• Experience leading and influencing multiple teams

Nice to Have / Value Add
• Micro-frontend architecture (Module Federation)
• Event streaming platforms (Kafka)
• Observability tooling (like Grafana)
• GraphQL or API Gateway patterns
• Experience with large-scale, high-traffic systems

Other Requirements
Maximum Salary (US):  213000
Minimum Salary (US):  123000
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Information at a Glance

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.