Developer | REST API, TypeScript, Microservices, Cloud, Security, Banking Experience

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a dedicated Developer to join our software engineering this role you will develop maintain and optimize scalable high-availability RESTful APIs and microservices. Your work will support core business functions enable digital initiatives and ensure system reliability in a fast-paced enterprise environment. Collaborating across teams you will contribute to building innovative secure and efficient backend systems aligned with organizational goals.

Software Requirements

• Required: (version 14) JavaScript (ES6) TypeScript (minimum 1 year experience) Docker CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins GitLab CI)

• Preferred: GraphQL API gateway integrations (e.g. 3Scale) monitoring tools (New Relic DataDog) message queues (Kafka AWS SQS Azure Service Bus)

• Experience level: Proven hands-on experience designing and managing scalable distributed backend systems

Overall Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using and related frameworks

• Implement GraphQL APIs and integrate with API gateways for secure controlled access

• Optimize system performance through troubleshooting tuning and monitoring

• Collaborate with front-end teams security and DevOps to deliver integrated solutions

• Uphold best practices in coding security testing and documentation

• Troubleshoot debug and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues

• Contribute to agile development processes including planning stand-ups and code reviews

• Ensure system stability performance and security through regular maintenance and upgrades

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Required: JavaScript (ES6) TypeScript (at least 1 year hands-on)

  • Preferred: Other scripting languages (Python Bash) for automation

• Databases/Data Management:

  • Experience with relational databases NoSQL message queues (Kafka SQS Azure Service Bus)

• Cloud Technologies:

  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) deployment and management

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Experience with GraphQL API Gateway integrations and caching mechanisms

• Development Tools & Methodologies:

  • Proficient with Git containerization (Docker) orchestration (Kubernetes preferred) and CI/CD pipelines

• Security Protocols:

  • Knowledge of OAuth JWT SSO and other token-based authentication mechanisms

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience developing backend systems with

• Proven expertise building scalable resilient RESTful APIs and microservices in enterprise environments

• Hands-on experience with performance tuning debugging and system monitoring

• Preferably with experience in banking financial technology or regulated industries

• Alternative pathways include extensive experience managing distributed backend services or security-focused system development

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and optimize backend services and APIs to support core business functions

• Monitor system health troubleshoot issues and perform optimization tasks

• Collaborate with product managers QA and frontend teams on feature implementation

• Conduct code reviews and participate in architectural discussions

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system designs and code

• Stay informed on emerging technologies and best practices for backend development

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field; equivalent industry experience is acceptable

• Certifications such as Certified Developer cloud certifications (AWS Azure) preferred

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in backend development

• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments and actively contributing to team goals

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on scalable architecture

• Excellent teamwork and leadership abilities capable of mentoring peers

• Effective communication skills to present technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and own deliverables

• Adaptable eager to learn new technologies and improve existing systems

• Focused on delivering reliable secure and well-documented solutions

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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