Java Developer | Microservices, Cloud, and Agile Leadership

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer specializing in cloud automation container orchestration and CI/CD this role you will design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions across multiple cloud platforms automate deployment processes and optimize system performance. Your work will enable the organization to deliver reliable cost-efficient and secure applications while fostering innovation and operational excellence through automation and modern infrastructure practices.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Programming Languages: Python Bash

  • Infrastructure Automation: Terraform Helm

  • Container Platforms: containerd Docker

  • Container Orchestration: Kubernetes

  • CI/CD Tools: GitLab CloudFormation

  • Cloud Technologies: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) AWS Azure

  • Monitoring & Alerting: Datadog (preferred) Prometheus Grafana

  • Networking: CIDR Subnets Firewalls DNS

  • Other: YAML

• Preferred:

  • Experience with security monitoring tools and practices

  • Additional automation or scripting tools

Overall Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product owners and engineering teams to develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules and automation workflows

• Build manage and optimize application deployment pipelines to ensure continuous integration and delivery

• Design and deploy scalable cloud infrastructure across platforms ensuring efficient resource utilization and cost control

• Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance of applications

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues independently and proactively

• Lead and advocate for cloud-based best practices security and automation standards

• Support cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects ensuring timely and quality deliveries

• Interpret architectural decisions provide guidance on infrastructure impacts and implement necessary improvements

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages: Python Bash (required) additional scripting languages (preferred)

• Databases/Data Management: Cloud-native storage solutions database monitoring (preferred)

• Cloud Technologies: GCP AWS Azure (required)

• Frameworks and Libraries: Terraform Helm Kubernetes Docker containerd (required)

• Development Tools and Methodologies: GitLab CI/CD CloudFormation Terraform Agile Scrum (required)

• Security Protocols: Identity and access management firewall configurations best security practices (preferred)

• Networking: CIDR notation subnets firewalls DNS configuration (required)

• Monitoring & Visualization: Datadog Prometheus Grafana (preferred)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years in DevOps cloud engineering or related roles with hands-on experience in automation and infrastructure management

• Proven experience deploying managing and scaling cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms

• Demonstrated expertise in container orchestration microservices and CI/CD pipeline implementation

• Familiarity with security and compliance best practices in cloud environments

• Experience in infrastructure cost optimization and performance tuning

• Alternative qualifications include extensive project leadership in relevant fields or cloud certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Azure DevOps Engineer)

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop test and maintain Infrastructure as Code modules using Terraform Helm and other automation tools

• Create optimize and monitor CI/CD pipelines for various applications using GitLab and CloudFormation

• Deploy and manage containerized applications within Kubernetes clusters ensuring high availability and performance

• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues

• Set up and maintain monitoring logging and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve incidents

• Conduct security reviews and implement best practices to protect cloud and infrastructure assets

• Participate in planning sessions ensuring infrastructure solutions align with organizational and project goals

• Provide technical mentorship and support to team members and cross-functional stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Certified Kubernetes Administrator or Terraform Associate preferred

• Ongoing professional development through training and certifications in cloud DevOps and automation topics

Professional Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and time zones

• Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members

• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs

• Outcome-oriented with a focus on delivering reliable scalable and secure infrastructure solutions

• Self-motivated proactive and committed to continuous learning and improvement

SYNECHRONS 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 applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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