Solution Architect & Developer - NoSQL/AI Specialist

We are looking for an expert to work as Senior Solution Architect & Developer - NoSQL/AI Specialist! As a Senior Solution Architect & Developer - NoSQL/AI Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing advanced NoSQL architectures and AI-powered solutions, tailored for the fashion and retail supply chain domain. You will lead hands-on development of scalable . NET microservices, integrating cutting-edge AI/ML models to drive real-time analytics, product recommendations, and retail operations. Detailed ResponsibilitiesArchitect, design, and develop high-performance NoSQL-based systems supporting supply chain analytics, product recommendation engines, and real-time retail operations.Lead the hands-on development of scalable . NET 8/Core microservices with advanced API design, leveraging Blazor, Minimal APIs, and Dapr for distributed microservice orchestration.Integrate Azure AI/ML services for fashion/retail use cases, including cognitive services for visual search, product matching, language sentiment analysis, and form recognition.Build and optimize MongoDB Atlas/Enterprise and Azure CosmosDB solutions, including aggregation pipelines, denormalized schema design, change streams, Atlas Search, and Vector Search.Develop and deploy AI/ML models using ML.NET for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, size recommendation, and churn prediction.Implement advanced messaging and data streaming with Kafka Streams, MongoDB Change Streams, Azure Event Hubs, and CosmosDB Change Feed for real-time analytics.Utilize cloud-native technologies including AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Azure Container Apps, API Management, Cognitive Search, and ML Studio.Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Bicep/Terraform, GitOps pipelines with Azure DevOps and ArgoCD, and feature flag management (LaunchDarkly).

Ensure system observability and reliability using OpenTelemetry and best-in-class monitoring practices.Collaborate with business stakeholders to align IT solutions with supply chain, procurement, production, and retail operational requirements.Support the full software development lifecycle, applying TDD/BDD methodologies, Clean Architecture, and domain-driven design principles.Mentor and support development teams, promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence across projects.Skill RequirementsMinimum 8+ years of hands-on . NET development and architecture experience.At least 3+ years of production-grade NoSQL database experience (MongoDB or CosmosDB), including delivery of at least 2 large-scale systems.At least 2+ years of AI/ML integration experience in enterprise environments, including delivery of at least 1 end-to-end AI/ML feature.Advanced proficiency in .

NET 8/Core, C# 12, ASP.NET Core APIs, Blazor/Minimal APIs, Dapr, gRPC, SignalR, xUnit, Moq, FluentAssertions, Clean Architecture, Vertical Slice Architecture, and MediatR.Deep expertise in MongoDB Atlas/Enterprise and/or Azure CosmosDB, including schema design, aggregation pipelines, change streams, Atlas/Vector Search.Strong experience with Azure AI Services, Cognitive Services (Vision, Language, Form Recognizer), ML.NET, and model training/deployment for retail/fashion use cases.Advanced integration skills: Kafka Streams, MongoDB Change Streams, Azure Event Hubs, CosmosDB Change Feed, Apache Spark, Stream Analytics, and real-time processing patterns.Proficient in cloud platforms: Azure (AKS, Azure Container Apps, API Management, ML Studio, Cognitive Search), IaC (Bicep/Terraform), GitOps (Azure DevOps, ArgoCD), LaunchDarkly, OpenTelemetry.Fluent in English and Spanish, Italian is a plus.About HCLTech:We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 225,000+ 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. Join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.Why Us? We offer End-to-end digital transformation expertise that helps clients from strategy through execution. We work with the biggest brands, offering the opportunity to be a part of industry-leading work.We are invested in your growth, offering learning and career development opportunities at every level to help you find your spark.We offer freedom and flexibility on the job, empowering our employees to make decisions.We offer a virtual-first work environment, promoting a good work-life balance and real flexibility Our company is extremely diverse with representation of 165 nationalities.We offer the opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe.We are a certified great place to work and a top employer in 25 countries including Romania, offering a positive work environment that values employee recognition and respect.If you have a valid disability certificate, Certificate of Disability in Force, please contact us.Among HCL's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop, and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organization. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of HCL.HCL is an equal opportunity employer.