Track Lead (Support & Operations)
India
Job Description
Track Lead (Support & Operations)
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

 Key Responsibilities: Design and implement robust REST APIs (Flask / FastAPI / Django). Lead complex feature development across backend, frontend, and database layers.Architect and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, queries, indexing, and migrations. Enforce code quality: reviews, standards, testing strategy, technical debt reduction. Implement secure authentication/authorization and data protection patterns. Integrate front-end React components (state management, performance tuning, accessibility).

Key Responsibilities

Drive observability (structured logging, metrics, tracing) and performance profiling. Own CI/CD improvements, containerization (Docker), and contribute to Kubernetes adoption. Mentor junior engineers; provide technical guidance and grooming input. Contribute to architectural decision records and backlog prioritization. Lead incident triage/root cause analysis and preventive improvements. Profile required Required Skills and Qualifications: 4–5 years professional software development (shipping production services). Strong proficiency in Python for application development and automation. Advanced Python (dependency management, performance considerations). Flask / FastAPI / Django with blueprint/router design and middleware usage. React (hooks, context, performance optimization, testing, accessibility) + Material UI customization. Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database design and optimization. PostgreSQL (query optimization, indexing strategies, normalization vs denormalization, ORMs like SQL Alchemy). Strong testing discipline (pytest fixtures, coverage; Jest/React Testing Library; integration & contract tests). Expertise in API development and management (RESTful services). Secure API design (rate limiting, input validation, OWASP awareness). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps. Containerization (Docker multi-stage builds, image optimization). CI/CD pipeline design (GitHub Actions / GitLab / Azure DevOps) with automated tests, linting, security scans. Solid understanding of GitHub for source control and collaborative development. Git proficiency: branching strategy, rebasing, release tagging. Observability tooling (metrics, logs, dashboards). Performance/debug tooling (profilers, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, Lighthouse, bundle analysis). Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirements. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Skill Requirements

Drive observability (structured logging, metrics, tracing) and performance profiling. Own CI/CD improvements, containerization (Docker), and contribute to Kubernetes adoption. Mentor junior engineers; provide technical guidance and grooming input. Contribute to architectural decision records and backlog prioritization. Lead incident triage/root cause analysis and preventive improvements. Profile required Required Skills and Qualifications: 4–5 years professional software development (shipping production services). Strong proficiency in Python for application development and automation. Advanced Python (dependency management, performance considerations). Flask / FastAPI / Django with blueprint/router design and middleware usage. React (hooks, context, performance optimization, testing, accessibility) + Material UI customization. Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database design and optimization. PostgreSQL (query optimization, indexing strategies, normalization vs denormalization, ORMs like SQL Alchemy). Strong testing discipline (pytest fixtures, coverage; Jest/React Testing Library; integration & contract tests). Expertise in API development and management (RESTful services). Secure API design (rate limiting, input validation, OWASP awareness). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps. Containerization (Docker multi-stage builds, image optimization). CI/CD pipeline design (GitHub Actions / GitLab / Azure DevOps) with automated tests, linting, security scans. Solid understanding of GitHub for source control and collaborative development. Git proficiency: branching strategy, rebasing, release tagging. Observability tooling (metrics, logs, dashboards). Performance/debug tooling (profilers, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, Lighthouse, bundle analysis). Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirements. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements

Drive observability (structured logging, metrics, tracing) and performance profiling. Own CI/CD improvements, containerization (Docker), and contribute to Kubernetes adoption. Mentor junior engineers; provide technical guidance and grooming input. Contribute to architectural decision records and backlog prioritization. Lead incident triage/root cause analysis and preventive improvements. Profile required Required Skills and Qualifications: 4–5 years professional software development (shipping production services). Strong proficiency in Python for application development and automation. Advanced Python (dependency management, performance considerations). Flask / FastAPI / Django with blueprint/router design and middleware usage. React (hooks, context, performance optimization, testing, accessibility) + Material UI customization. Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database design and optimization. PostgreSQL (query optimization, indexing strategies, normalization vs denormalization, ORMs like SQL Alchemy). Strong testing discipline (pytest fixtures, coverage; Jest/React Testing Library; integration & contract tests). Expertise in API development and management (RESTful services). Secure API design (rate limiting, input validation, OWASP awareness). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps. Containerization (Docker multi-stage builds, image optimization). CI/CD pipeline design (GitHub Actions / GitLab / Azure DevOps) with automated tests, linting, security scans. Solid understanding of GitHub for source control and collaborative development. Git proficiency: branching strategy, rebasing, release tagging. Observability tooling (metrics, logs, dashboards). Performance/debug tooling (profilers, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, Lighthouse, bundle analysis). Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirements. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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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 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.