SRE Developer (Java, Kubernetes & Cloud-Native Expert)

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Lead SRE Developer with expertise in Java Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. This role will drive the design development and support of scalable resilient and automated systems within our enterprise environment. You will lead a team of developers collaborate across functions to implement innovative solutions and ensure the reliability and performance of production systems. Your strategic technical leadership will support the organizations digital transformation and operational excellence.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Java (Java SE 11) with experience in building scalable microservices

• Strong expertise in Kotlin (preferred) and object-oriented programming concepts

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes Helm Docker and containerization

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools especially GitHub Actions and build automation

• Experience designing and deploying cloud-native architectures in environments like AWS GCP or Azure

• Working knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus Grafana Splunk Elastic Kibana Micrometer)

• Database experience with Cassandra Couchbase MongoDB or similar

• Practical experience in designing and implementing scalable Java solutions using Spring Boot Vert.x or similar frameworks

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation

• Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g. Istio)

• Experience with testing frameworks for microservices testing (JUnit TestNG etc.)

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Java developers in designing developing and maintaining high-quality scalable Java microservices

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and deploy cloud-native reliable systems

• Drive implementation of best practices in SRE principles such as automation monitoring incident response and continuous delivery

• Architect and optimize solutions for high availability fault tolerance and scalability in cloud environments

• Support production environments by troubleshooting issues analyzing root causes and implementing proactive improvements

• Foster innovation through the adoption of new technologies tools and frameworks

• Mentor team members promote knowledge sharing and ensure technical standards are maintained

• Contribute to strategic planning for system scaling performance and security enhancements

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

• Required: Java (Java SE 11) with a strong grasp of OOP concurrency and exception handling

• Preferred: Kotlin for modern JVM-based development

Databases & Data Management

• Required: Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra Couchbase or MongoDB

• Preferred: Relational database experience (e.g. PostgreSQL MySQL)

Cloud Technologies

• Required: Practical experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS GCP Azure)

• Preferred: Use of cloud-native services and automation in cloud environments

Frameworks & Libraries

• Required: Microservices frameworks such as Spring Boot Vert.x integrating with cloud-native tools

• Preferred: Service mesh API gateways and advanced cloud integration libraries

Development Tools & Methodologies

• Required: GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines containerization with Docker and Kubernetes deployment automation

• Preferred: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform CloudFormation)

Monitoring & Security

• Required: Strong understanding of observability (Prometheus Grafana Splunk Elastic) and incident management

• Preferred: Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and microservices environments

Experience Requirements

• 6 to 8 years of experience in Java development and cloud-native application design

• Proven experience leading development teams in delivering large-scale enterprise-grade solutions

• Demonstrated abilities in implementing and supporting resilient systems in production environments

• Prior experience working with Kubernetes container orchestration and DevOps practices

• Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues in distributed environments

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead mentor and manage a team of Java developers and engineers

• Translate business requirements into scalable secure technical solutions

• Develop test and deploy Java-based microservices and applications

• Monitor system health using observability tools; troubleshoot and resolve incidents promptly

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure security and automation initiatives

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including automation scalability and security measures

• Conduct code reviews ensure adherence to best practices and maintain high-quality standards

• Support the deployment pipeline and optimize operational performance

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field

• Additional certifications related to Java Kubernetes or Cloud Computing (e.g. Certified Kubernetes Administrator AWS Solutions Architect) are a plus

• Proven track record of delivering cloud-native scalable Java microservices in enterprise environments

Professional Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across technical and non-technical teams

• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Constant drive for learning and adopting new technology solutions

• Proactive attitude towards automation reliability and operational excellence

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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