Technical Lead
Hungary
Job Description
Technical Lead
Budapest, Budapest

Job Summary

Role Summary

As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will design and build microservices and APIs, supporting the mission to make data findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable, and trustworthy (FAIR+). You will work in a cross-functional Agile team, contributing to both product development and operational support, while adhering to Ingka’s engineering, security, and collaboration standards.

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Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable microservices and APIs using Python or Go on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes for reliable, automated deployments.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, embedding DevSecOps practices, security scans, and compliance checks.
  • Develop responsive and accessible frontend applications using React and TypeScript, integrated seamlessly with backend services.
  • Apply strong QA practices including automated testing, code reviews, and integrated test strategies.
  • Support SRE-based operations including observability, monitoring, alerting, incident management, and post-mortems.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, refinement, demos, and retrospectives.

Ensure compliance with Ingka engineering baseline practices, including security, governance-by-design, and documentation standards

Skill Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in backend development using Python or Go.
  • Hands-on expertise with GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
  • Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, Linux systems, and automation.
  • Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and responsive UI implementation.
  • Experience with GitHub-based source control and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Solid understanding of QA methodologies, automated testing, and quality engineering.
  • Familiarity with SRE principles, observability, and incident management.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in Agile teams.

Other Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with data platforms, data governance, or enterprise-scale data solutions.
  • Knowledge of security and privacy best practices, including threat modelling.
  • Experience with cost optimisation and performance monitoring in cloud environments.
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 227,000 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 March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion.