Senior Technical Lead

Job description

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Lead with a powerful background in backend development and systems automation. In this role, you will architect, build, and scale robust REST APIs, developer tooling, and automated data pipelines . You will serve as a hands-on technical expert, bridging the gap between software engineering and infrastructure automation using Python and Bash shell scripting . As a leader, you will guide a team of engineers, set technical standards, and drive execution to deliver high-performance developer ecosystems and data infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Core Development Design and build high-performance, secure, and scalable REST APIs using modern Python frameworks (such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django). Develop and maintain robust developer tooling, CLIs, and internal utilities that improve engineering productivity and simplify complex workflows. Architect automated data pipelines for efficient data extraction, transformation, processing, and loading (ETL/ELT). 🐚 Automation & Systems Engineering Write expert-level Bash shell scripts to automate system tasks, deployments, environment setups, and continuous integration flows. Integrate Python and Bash seamlessly to bridge application code with underlying OS-level processes and cloud infrastructure. Optimize script execution , system resource utilization, and error-handling routines for critical automated workflows. 👥 Technical Leadership & Governance Provide technical mentorship to software and DevOps engineers, conducting rigorous code reviews and promoting engineering best practices. Define technical roadmaps , system architectures, and coding standards for APIs, automation scripts, and data engineering projects. Collaborate closely with product managers, DevOps teams, and security stakeholders to align engineering output with business objectives. Skill Requirements Professional Experience 8+ years of total experience in software development, with a minimum of 2+ years in a technical leadership or architecture role. Proven track record of designing production-grade, distributed systems and large-scale data workflows. 💻 Technical Expertise Expert Python Skills: Deep knowledge of Python internals, asynchronous programming, testing frameworks (pytest), and package management. Advanced Bash Scripting: Mastery of Linux/Unix environments, shell utilities (awk, sed, grep), process management, and secure scripting principles. API Development: Extensive experience building, documenting (OpenAPI/Swagger), and securing RESTful web services. Data Pipelines: Hands-on experience with orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect) and handling structured/unstructured data. DevOps & Infrastructure: Solid experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). 🧠 Soft Skills Strong problem-solving abilities with a laser focus on system reliability and automation. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Other Requirements Apply now 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 230,000 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. 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