Technical Architect | Cloud-Native Microservices & Software Engineering Leadership

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead and shape the technical direction of our software this strategic role you will provide architectural guidance drive engineering excellence and foster innovative solutions that align with organizational goals and industry standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams stakeholders and leadership to deliver scalable maintainable high-quality software that supports business objectives. Your expertise will help elevate our technical capabilities promote best practices and influence the future of our technological landscape.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java Python or C# (version 8 or latest)

• Experience with modern development tools including Git Jenkins and Docker

• Knowledge of database systems such as SQL Server Oracle or PostgreSQL

• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS Azure or GCP

• Understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies

• Use of architectural tools and modeling (e.g. UML ER diagrams)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes)

• Knowledge of microservices architecture

• Familiarity with Serverless computing

• Experience with data streaming technologies like Kafka or RabbitMQ

Overall Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and influence the architectural vision for software products ensuring strategic alignment and adherence to best practices.

• Drive the adoption of engineering standards to uphold code quality security and performance.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret business requirements into robust technical solutions.

• Oversee system design ensuring scalability security and maintainability and recommend improvements.

• Participate in review processes including RFC evaluations to secure design compliance.

• Conduct impact analyses for new features identifying dependencies risks and mitigation strategies.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning by encouraging knowledge sharing within the team.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and promote collaborative team environments.

• Partner with QA teams to define testing strategies ensuring comprehensive coverage and product quality.

• Manage defect resolution processes prioritizing issues based on severity and impact.

• Monitor and report on KPIs related to development productivity quality and team performance.

• Maintain proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding project updates challenges and resolutions.

• Stay informed of emerging industry trends and incorporate relevant innovations into development practices.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

• Essential: Java Python C# (latest or current stable versions)

• Preferred: Go Scala

Databases / Data Management:

• Essential: SQL Server PostgreSQL Oracle

• Preferred: NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra

Cloud Technologies:

• Essential: AWS Azure or GCP experience demonstrating cloud architecture and deployment

• Preferred: Cloud-native security and compliance practices

Frameworks and Libraries:

• Essential: Spring Core Django Flask

• Preferred: Angular for front-end integrations

Development Tools and Methodologies:

• Essential: Git Jenkins Docker Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines

• Preferred: Terraform Ansible Prometheus/Grafana

Security Protocols (if applicable):

• Essential: Secure coding practices authentication authorization standards (OAuth OpenID Connect)

• Preferred: Security frameworks vulnerability assessment tools

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of progressive software engineering experience.

• Proven experience leading technical architecture and large-scale product development.

• Demonstrated success in mentoring teams and establishing engineering standards.

• Experience within financial fintech or similarly regulated industries is desirable.

• Candidates with equivalent experience from related domains will also be considered.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead and participate in architecture design sessions and technical decision-making.

• Collaborate with product managers and business analysts to understand requirements.

• Review code design documents and RFCs for compliance with standards.

• Support development teams through hands-on coding code reviews and troubleshooting.

• Engage in daily stand-ups sprint planning and retrospectives within Agile teams.

• Coordinate with QA teams to design test strategies and validate releases.

• Review defect reports prioritize bug fixes and monitor resolution progress.

• Track progress against KPIs prepare technical documentation and report to leadership.

• Stay updated on technological advancements and propose new tools or methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science software engineering or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or technical leadership credentials are preferred.

• Continuous professional development through courses certifications or industry participation is expected.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovative solutions.

• Demonstrated leadership in guiding technical teams and influencing best practices.

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.

• Adaptability to evolving technologies and project requirements.

• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and manage multiple complex projects.

• Focus on quality security and sustainable software engineering practices.

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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