Technical Lead (Java/Python, AI/ML)

We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 220,000 people across 60 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud. ()

The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. If all this sounds like an environment you ll thrive in, then you re in the right place.

We are looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Technical Lead (Java/Python, AI/ML) to join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Technical Lead (Java/Python, AI/ML)

Location: USA (Remote)

Job Description

The Role:
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Technical Lead to guide a talented team of engineers in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge solutions. This role requires a strong technical background in Java/Python, hands-on experience with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), and a proven ability to deliver scalable systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable, and high-performance applications and services primarily using Java and related technologies.
• Apply AI/ML principles and techniques to innovate and enhance product features, improve system efficiency, and solve complex problems.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Develop and integrate with various internal and external APIs and backend systems, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality.
• Solid understanding and experience with API design principles (e.g., REST, gRPC) and system integration patterns.
• Serve as a hands-on technical expert, actively contributing to coding and code reviews.
• Drive technical decisions, lead design discussions, and contribute to the team's technical roadmap.
• Champion engineering excellence, including best practices, code quality, testing, and operational stability. Drive technical excellence by setting and enforcing rigorous coding standards, leading code reviews, and ensuring comprehensive unit, integration testing.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to deliver high-impact projects.
• Rapidly learn and evaluate new technologies to determine their applicability to our domain.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on Java.
• Proven experience in designing, building, and operating distributed systems at scale.
• Demonstrable experience with AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Google Cloud AI/ML Platform).
• Solid understanding and experience with API design principles (e.g., REST, gRPC) and system integration patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and apply new technologies and concepts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred (not Mandatory) Qualifications:

• Previous experience working at Google, with familiarity with Google's infrastructure, tools, and engineering culture.
• Experience in a formal or informal technical leadership or mentorship role.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure).
• Contributions to open-source projects.

HCLTech is not the employer for this role. This work is contracted through a third-party whose employees provides services to HCLTech and/or its clients.

Candidates interested in applying for this Contract opportunity must have a valid work authorization to work in the United States. We do not accept agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of HCLTech may not be eligible for consideration, as decided on an individualized basis depending upon business considerations.

The expected pay range for this contract assignment is shown above with the Job details. The exact pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location and will be determined by the third-party employer.

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to for investigation.