Senior Engineer – Full Stack (React / Java)

We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer with deep experience in designing and building scalable, high-performance systems using Java, Spring Boot,

React/Next.js, and cloud-native architectures. This role will play a key part in driving the technical direction for our modern eCommerce platform, helping to shape system architecture, streamline distributed workflows, and lead the development of robust,

enterprise-grade solutions.

You’ll work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to deliver highly responsive, secure, and maintainable applications. We’re seeking someone who can operate both strategically and hands-on — someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to solve hard problems, while also influencing long-term platform decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Lead the design and development of scalable full-stack applications using Java

(Spring Boot) for the backend and React/Next.js with TypeScript on the frontend

- Define system architecture patterns for distributed systems, ensuring resilience,

scalability, and maintainability

- Develop and optimize RESTful APIs, microservices, and integration with messaging systems like Kafka, Solace, or Azure Event Hub
- Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Champion best practices in code quality, CI/CD, testing, and performance optimization
- Guide junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement




- Participate in architecture reviews, system design discussions, and capacity planning

What You Bring to the Table:

- Solid experience with Java, Spring Boot, and React / Next.js / TypeScript in production systems
- Deep understanding of system design principles, distributed systems,

microservices architecture, and cloud-native patterns

- Experience integrating with event-driven architectures using Kafka, Solace, or similar
- Strong knowledge of API security, identity management, and performance tuning
- Exposure to relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (Couchbase, MongoDB, etc.)

databases

- Comfort working in Agile environments, collaborating across teams, and influencing stakeholders
- Ability to balance hands-on development with architectural decision-making

Basic Qualifications

- 4+ years of full stack development experience with emphasis on Java, Spring Boot,

and React/Next.js

Classification

Internal

Classified as Corporate -

External

- 2+ years designing distributed, event-driven systems
- Hands-on experience working in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Proficiency with microservices, REST APIs, message queues, and streaming technologies
- Experience with Micro Frontends, Headless Commerce platforms, or API gateways
- Proven experience building scalable, distributed applications in an enterprise environment.
- Solid knowledge of databases, APIs, and modern development best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to work in Agile teams and deliver high-quality software on

📌 Java Full Stack - Senior Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 HCL INDIA
📍 Chennai