Senior Technical Lead

HCL Technologies

HCL Technologies

IT

Posted on May 29, 2026
Job Description
Senior Technical Lead
Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior AI / GenAI Engineer with 7+ years of experience to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise‑scale AI and Generative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure.
The role requires strong expertise in cloud‑native architectures, Kubernetes‑based ML workloads, GenAI, agentic workflows, and MLOps, along with the ability to drive technical decisions and mentor teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions on Microsoft Azure using cloud‑native architectures
  • Build, run, and optimize AI/ML workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for production use
  • Architect and integrate AI solutions with Azure Databricks for large‑scale feature engineering and data pipelines
  • Develop production‑grade Generative AI applications using OpenAI models and Google Gemini
  • Design and implement agentic AI workflows using LangGraph for multi‑step reasoning and orchestration
  • Build event‑driven AI services using Apache Kafka
  • Design, document, and maintain asynchronous APIs using AsyncAPI specifications
  • Implement and manage scalable inference services for both real‑time and batch AI use cases
  • Apply and mature MLOps practices, including model deployment, versioning, monitoring, and observability
  • Lead efforts to optimize AI systems for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency
  • Collaborate closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Platform, and DevOps teams
  • Ensure adherence to security, governance, and enterprise compliance standards
  • Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural direction to junior engineers

Skill Requirements

7+ years of experience in software engineering / platform engineering / AI systems Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure for AI and data workloads Proven experience deploying ML workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Solid expertise in Azure Databricks for data processing and feature engineering Hands‑on experience building Generative AI applications using OpenAI and Google Gemini Experience designing agentic systems with LangGraph Strong understanding of event‑driven architectures using Apache Kafka Experience designing asynchronous APIs with AsyncAPI Strong understanding of real‑time and batch inference architectures Deep knowledge of MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, and production support Enterprise & Leadership Skills Ability to work independently and own end‑to‑end AI solutions Strong collaboration skills across data, engineering, and platform teams Experience working in large‑scale, enter

Other Requirements

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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 226,300 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 December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

Benefits

At HCLTech, we believe in empowering our employees with comprehensive benefits that support their professional growth and enhance their well-being. When you sign up for a career with us, you gain access to:

Industry-benchmarked compensation

Best-in-class healthcare benefits

Personal time off

Maternity and paternity benefits

Access to skills / higher education programs/resources

Discounts on products and services via Benefit Box

Participate in CSR programs and live life with a purpose

Opportunities to grow and advance your career

Note: The benefits listed above vary depending on the nature of your employment and the country where you work. Some benefits may be available in some countries but not in all.