Technical lead - React.js, Angular, Java

HCL Technologies Limited

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Full Stack Developer with 5+ years of experience in enterprise application development and modernization. The role involves contributing to the transformation of a mission-critical legacy platform currently built on Struts 1.2, Java 1.6, JSP, WebSphere, Oracle and DB2 into a modern architecture based on Angular, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Oracle PL/SQL, and Azure AKS.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on development experience across both frontend and backend technologies, coupled with the ability to analyze existing application functionality, understand legacy codebases, and assist in modernization initiatives. Experience working on large-scale enterprise applications and Agile delivery teams is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Application Analysis & Modernization
Analyze existing application components and assist in reverse engineering legacy Struts/JSP-based functionality.
Understand business workflows, system integrations, and database dependencies.
Participate in documenting current-state and target-state application architecture.
Support migration activities from Struts/WebSphere to Angular and Spring Boot.
Ensure functional equivalence between legacy and modernized applications.
Full Stack Development
Develop responsive web applications using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
Build RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
Develop and maintain reusable UI and backend components.
Integrate frontend applications with REST APIs and enterprise services.
Participate in application performance optimization and troubleshooting activities.
Database Development
Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects.
Work with Oracle and relational database systems.
Support data migration and validation activities.
Collaborate with architects and senior developers on data access layer implementation using MyBatis.
Quality Engineering & DevOps
Write unit tests and maintain high code quality standards.
Contribute towards achieving 90% unit test coverage goals.
Participate in CI/CD implementation and release activities.
Utilize code quality and security tools such as SonarQube.
Support deployment and troubleshooting across development and testing environments.
Agile Delivery
Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
Estimate work effort and deliver user stories within sprint timelines.
Collaborate effectively with Business Analysts, Architects, QA teams, and Product Owners.
Follow Agile and DevOps best practices throughout the SDLC.

Skill Requirements

Mandatory Technical Skills
Front-End Technologies
Angular
TypeScript
JavaScript
HTML5
CSS3
Responsive Web Development
Back-End Technologies
Java
Spring Framework
Spring Boot
RESTful API Development
JSON
Swagger/OpenAPI
Apache Tomcat
Database Technologies
Oracle SQL
PL/SQL
Relational Databases
MyBatis
Legacy Technology Exposure
Exposure to Struts-based applications
JSP and Servlets
SOAP Web Services
Legacy application modernization projects
DevOps & Tools
Maven
Jenkins
GitHub / Stash
SonarQube
Docker
Artifactory
CI/CD Pipelines

Other Requirements

Preferred Skills
Experience migrating legacy Java applications to modern frameworks.
Exposure to IBM WebSphere environments.
Understanding of microservices architecture.
Knowledge of Azure and Kubernetes (AKS).
Experience with Control-M.
Knowledge of Aerospike and Snowflake.
Exposure to Financial Services, Asset Management, or Capital Markets domains.

Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to understand and work with complex legacy systems.
Good technical documentation and communication skills.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to work independently as well as within distributed Agile teams.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Proactive, self-driven, and eager to learn modern technologies.

Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.