HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Kinaxis Tech Lead to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity. 
 
Job Title:  Kinaxis Tech Lead
Job ID: 2700014
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Fremont, CA

Responsibilities
Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for Kinaxis RapidResponse across implementations and enhancements.
• Define and lead the technical architecture, including integration strategy, performance optimization, and solution scalability.
• Design and oversee custom extensions, data models, and automation within the Kinaxis environment.
• Lead integration between Kinaxis and enterprise systems such as SAP ECC/S/4HANA, Oracle, and legacy platforms using middleware tools (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica).
• Oversee ETL processes, data mapping, transformation logic, and data validation to ensure high-quality, performant integrations.
• Troubleshoot data issues and drive root cause analysis in collaboration with client IT teams.
• Lead or review the configuration of Workbooks, Worksheets, Tasks, Alerts, Metrics, Dashboards, and custom logic within RapidResponse.
• Develop or oversee scripting, automation, and advanced logic for complex supply chain scenarios.

Required Skills & Competencies:
• 5–8 years of experience in Kinaxis RapidResponse, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role
• Deep expertise in:
o Data modeling, data loads, and custom table design within Kinaxis
o Scripting and automation capabilities of RapidResponse
o Integration and middleware (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica, REST APIs)
• Proven experience integrating Kinaxis with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or other ERP systems
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills
• Experience with source control, version management, and DevOps practices

Preferred Qualifications:
• Kinaxis Technical Certifications (e.g., RapidResponse Author, Administrator)
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and API gateway management
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Agile development, and infrastructure-as-code concepts
• Previous experience in technical pre-sales or solution architecture roles is a plus


Education:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field

Pay and Benefits  
 
Pay Range Minimum: $74000
Pay Range Maximum: $151800 
 
HCL Tech 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 secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits
A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.