Senior Java Engineer – Microservices, Cloud, AI Integration & DevOps

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineer to lead the design development and implementation of scalable resilient microservices and event-driven applications. This role involves leveraging cloud-native technologies automation and emerging AI/ML integrations to build enterprise-level solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into high-performing secure systems that align with organizational standards and support strategic growth initiatives.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Extensive experience in Java (version 8) with expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture (7 years)

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript JavaScript () and front-end frameworks such as React or (highly regarded)

• Hands-on experience designing and developing microservices and event-driven systems using Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ

• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms: AWS (EC2 Lambda ECS/Fargate RDS DynamoDB CloudFormation CDK)

• Practical experience with containerization: Docker Kubernetes

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines: GitHub Actions TeamCity Octopus Deploy

• Experience with observability tools: Prometheus Grafana CloudWatch

• Knowledge of security best practices including secrets management (Vault AWS Secrets Manager) and certificate lifecycle management

Preferred:

• Experience integrating AI/ML models especially with LLMS or ChatGPT for building intelligent support tools

• Exposure to model management prompt engineering or ChatGPT plugin development (e.g. Model Context Protocol)

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases like DynamoDB or Cassandra

Overall Responsibilities

• Architect develop and maintain microservices-based solutions supporting critical enterprise functions

• Build resilient scalable and high-performance APIs event streams and serverless components aligned with business needs

• Implement observability and monitoring strategies for system stability latency reduction and reliability improvements

• Design and optimize deployment strategies supporting automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code

• Address technical debt with pragmatic business-aligned solutions

• Collaborate with product teams solution architects and security teams to ensure compliance and security standards

• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents related to platform or application issues

• Mentor and lead junior engineers fostering best practices in scalable and secure system design

• Keep current with advancements in cloud-native architectures AI/ML trends and automation tools for continuous innovation

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

• Java (Spring Boot version 8)

• TypeScript JavaScript ( React/ highly valued)

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Java: Spring Boot Spring Data Spring Cloud

• Front-end: React TypeScript

• Messaging & Streaming: Kafka RabbitMQ

Cloud Technologies:

• AWS: EC2 Lambda ECS/Fargate RDS DynamoDB CloudFormation CDK

• Cloud security and compliance standards

DevOps & Automation:

• CI/CD: GitHub Actions TeamCity Octopus Deploy

• Containerization: Docker Kubernetes

• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform CloudFormation Ansible

Monitoring & Observability:

• Prometheus Grafana CloudWatch JFR JMC

Security & Cloud Governance:

• Secrets management: Vault Secrets Manager

• Certificate lifecycle management and secure API development

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience developing enterprise microservices and event-driven architectures

• Proven success in deploying scalable secure solutions on cloud platforms especially AWS

• Hands-on experience with Java Spring Boot Kafka and Kubernetes at scale

• Experience working within regulated industries (such as finance or banking) and implementing security standards

• Knowledge of AI/ML integration particularly with LLMs and ChatGPT for automation or support tools (preferred)

Day-to-Day Activities

• Architect and develop scalable microservices API endpoints and event-driven workflows supporting business operations

• Design implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation frameworks

• Monitor system health troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis to improve reliability

• Collaborate with product and security teams to embed best practices for security compliance and performance

• Support system upgrades migrations and platform enhancements

• Conduct code reviews implementation workshops and technical documentation to maintain quality standards

• Explore and adopt new cloud services AI/ML tools and automation practices to foster innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field

• 7 years of experience in enterprise Java development microservices and cloud-native architecture

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Administrator are valued

• Demonstrable success in designing secure scalable and high-performance distributed systems in regulated environments

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex distributed systems

• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration

• Leadership qualities for guiding junior engineers and leading architectural decisions

• Strategic thinking aligned with business goals and security standards

• Adaptability to evolving technologies industry standards and regulatory landscape

• Result-oriented with a focus on operational excellence security and innovation

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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