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.