Technical Specialist
India
Job Description
Technical Specialist
Hyderabad, Telangana

Job Summary

JD for Backend java engineer with CDS - Real-time, Low-latency data engineering

Backend Java Engineer – CDS, Real-Time & Low-Latency Data Engineering

Role Overview

We are seeking a Backend Java Engineer with strong expertise in CDS and real-time, low-latency data engineering. The role will design, build, and optimize resilient backend services and event-driven data pipelines that process high-volume data with predictable latency, high availability, and strong operational controls. The engineer will collaborate with architecture, platform, product, quality, and operations teams to deliver production-grade streaming solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Typically 4–8 years of backend software-engineering experience, including substantial work on real-time or distributed data platforms.
  • Demonstrated ownership of production services from design and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and incident resolution.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to translate business and non-functional requirements into secure, maintainable technical solutions.

Success Measures

  • Streaming services consistently meet agreed latency, throughput, availability, and recovery objectives.
  • Data pipelines maintain accuracy, ordering, resilience, observability, and operational supportability.
  • Engineering changes are delivered with strong automated test coverage, secure controls, and minimal production defects.
  • Operational issues are diagnosed quickly, with root causes addressed through sustainable engineering improvements.

 

Key Responsibilities

Backend Java Engineer – CDS, Real-Time & Low-Latency Data Engineering

Role Overview

We are seeking a Backend Java Engineer with strong expertise in CDS and real-time, low-latency data engineering. The role will design, build, and optimize resilient backend services and event-driven data pipelines that process high-volume data with predictable latency, high availability, and strong operational controls. The engineer will collaborate with architecture, platform, product, quality, and operations teams to deliver production-grade streaming solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Typically 4–8 years of backend software-engineering experience, including substantial work on real-time or distributed data platforms.
  • Demonstrated ownership of production services from design and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and incident resolution.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to translate business and non-functional requirements into secure, maintainable technical solutions.

Success Measures

  • Streaming services consistently meet agreed latency, throughput, availability, and recovery objectives.
  • Data pipelines maintain accuracy, ordering, resilience, observability, and operational supportability.
  • Engineering changes are delivered with strong automated test coverage, secure controls, and minimal production defects.
  • Operational issues are diagnosed quickly, with root causes addressed through sustainable engineering improvements.

 

Skill Requirements

Other Requirements

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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.