Spring Boot Senior Technical Lead - Kafka
India
Job Description
Spring Boot Senior Technical Lead - Kafka
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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

Responsibilities
• Install, configure, and maintain the Camunda BPM platform, utilizing Java and Spring Framework.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand and analyze business requirements related to process automation and workflow management.
• Design and implement process models, workflows, decision tables, and forms using Camunda Modeler or similar tools, leveraging the BPMN engine of Camunda 8.
• Develop and implement custom plugins, extensions, and integrations with external systems using Java and REST API to enhance the functionality of the Camunda platform.
• Monitor the performance and health of the Camunda infrastructure, including application servers (e.g., Apache Tomcat, JBoss), databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL), and middleware technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems related to Camunda applications, workflows, integrations, and frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AngularJS, React).
• Perform regular backups, disaster recovery planning, and ensure data integrity and security within the Camunda environment.
• Collaborate with development teams to deploy and test Camunda-based solutions in various environments, including development, testing, and production.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including installation guides, configuration manuals, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users, addressing their queries and issues related to Camunda applications and processes.
• Stay updated with the latest releases, features, and best practices of the Camunda BPM platform and recommend upgrades or enhancements as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and testers, to ensure successful implementation of Camunda-based solutions

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 226,300 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 December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

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