Senior Microservices & Cloud Engineer – AWS, Java, TypeScript, Kafka & AIML Integration

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 TypeScript and Kafka to support enterprise digital transformation initiatives. As a key contributor you will drive system reliability security and performance supporting our organizations 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 (4 years)

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript () for full-stack or backend development

• 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 (preferred)

• Knowledge of model management frameworks (e.g. MCP plugin architectures) for AI enhancements

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB or Cassandra

Overall Responsibilities

• Architect 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 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)

• TypeScript JavaScript ()

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Spring Boot Spring Cloud

• Kafka RabbitMQ for event-driven architectures

• React (TypeScript) for full-stack development (growth area)

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 Secrets Manager

• Secure API development certificates and compliance protocols

Experience Requirements

• 4 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

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

• 4 years of professional experience in microservices cloud architectures and automation

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Kubernetes Administrator 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 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 and security