Senior Software Engineer - Java
Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, resilient microservices and event-driven applications. This role focuses on leveraging cloud-native architectures and advanced automation practices in AWS, combined with Java and Kafka, to support enterprise digital transformation initiatives. As a key contributor, you will drive system reliability, security, and performance, supporting our organization's goal of delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions.
Software Requirements
Required
- Extensive experience in Java (version 8+) and Spring Boot for building scalable microservices (8+ years).
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices and event-driven architectures utilizing Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging systems.
- Practical knowledge of AWS cloud services: EC2, Lambda, ECS/Fargate, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, CDK, CodePipeline, CodeBuild.
- Containerization skills with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, TeamCity, or Octopus Deploy.
- Expertise in observability and reliability practices using Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, and OpenTelemetry.
- Deep understanding of security best practices including Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, and certificate management.
Preferred
- Exposure to AI/ML integrations, particularly with LLMs/ChatGPT or similar models.
- Knowledge of model management frameworks (e.g., MCP, plugin architectures) for AI enhancements.
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB or Cassandra.
Overall Responsibilities
- Develop and support microservices and event-driven systems supporting enterprise applications.
- Build and optimize APIs, message streams, and serverless functions to ensure high throughput and resilience.
Implement observability and monitoring frameworks for proactive health checks and SLA adherence.
- Drive automation for infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and testing pipelines aligned with DevSecOps principles.
- Collaborate with product, architecture, and security teams to ensure compliance, security, and scalability in all solutions.
- Troubleshoot issues promptly, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
- Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and enforce adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Stay updated with the latest cloud-native, security, and AI/ML advancements to incorporate innovative solutions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on system reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
Technical Skills (By Category)
Programming Languages (Essential)
- Java (Spring Boot, version 8+)
Frameworks & Libraries
- Spring Boot
- Spring Cloud
- Kafka, RabbitMQ for event-driven architectures
Cloud Technologies
- AWS: EC2, Lambda, ECS, Fargate, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, CDK, CodePipeline, CodeBuild
- Cloud security, cost management, and compliance standards
DevOps & Automation
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Octopus Deploy
- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible
Monitoring & Security
- Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry
- Secrets Management: Vault, AWS Secrets Manager
- Secure API development, certificates, and compliance protocols
Experience Requirements
- 8+ years of experience leading the development of microservices and event-driven applications.
- Proven experience deploying scalable services on AWS cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and secure production environments.
- Experience working in Agile teams and supporting continuous delivery workflows.
- Exposure to AI/ML integration within enterprise or SaaS solutions (preferred).
Day-to-Day Activities
- Architect and develop scalable microservices, APIs, and event-driven pipelines.
- Optimize system performance and latency through profiling and tuning.
- Build and automate deployment pipelines, infrastructure, and testing workflows.
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot incidents, and perform root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Promote best practices for security, compliance, and operational reliability.
- Mentor junior engineers and lead architectural discussions.
- Continuously evaluate new tools, frameworks, and AI integrations for platform enhancement.
Qualifications
8+ years of professional experience in microservices, cloud architectures, and automation.
- Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) are preferred.
- Proven experience delivering secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise applications.
Professional Competencies
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in distributed systems.
- Effective communicator and collaborator for cross-team engagement.
- Leadership ability to guide engineering practices and mentor team members.
- Strategic thinking to align architecture with business and security needs.
- Adaptability to evolving cloud, AI/ML, and security standards.
- Results-driven with a focus on operational stability, scalability, and security.
S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.