Developer with Cloud, Microservices, and API Expertise

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled Developer to join our dynamic technology team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing developing and maintaining scalable high-performance backend services using and related technologies. This position focuses on delivering innovative solutions that support our business objectives enhance system capabilities and improve customer experiences. The role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and methodologies within a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and inclusion.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • (latest LTS version)

  • JavaScript (ES6)

  • TypeScript (minimum 1 year hands-on experience)

  • Databases such as SQL and NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB MySQL)

  • Containerization tools: Docker Kubernetes

  • CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g. Jenkins GitLab CI/CD Azure DevOps)

  • API Gateway platforms like 3Scale (preferred)

  • Message queues such as Kafka AWS SQS or Azure Service Bus

  • Monitoring and debugging tools (e.g. New Relic DataDog)

  • Version control: Git

  • Cloud platforms: AWS Microsoft Azure

  • Security protocols including OAuth JWT and Single Sign-On mechanisms

• Preferred:

  • GraphQL experience

  • Experience with serverless architectures and microservices

  • Knowledge of performance tuning and monitoring tools

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop enhance and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using and related frameworks

• Implement and optimize GraphQL APIs ensuring consistent performance and reliability

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design system architecture that meets business needs and technical standards

• Ensure high availability security and performance of distributed systems

• Follow best practices for coding security testing and documentation to uphold quality standards

• Troubleshoot monitor and resolve technical issues proactively

• Participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning and reviews

• Continuously research and benchmark new technologies for potential adoption

• Drive technical innovation while adhering to organizational standards and policies

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Required: JavaScript (ES6) TypeScript (minimum 1 year experience)

  • Preferred: Additional languages such as Python or Java

• Databases/Data Management:

  • Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases including performance tuning

• Cloud Technologies:

  • Hands-on experience with AWS Azure and cloud-native messaging services like Kafka

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Strong knowledge of frameworks ( NestJS)

  • Practical experience with GraphQL

• Development Tools and Methodologies:

  • CI/CD pipelines version control (Git) containerization (Docker Kubernetes)

  • Agile methodologies and DevOps practices

• Security Protocols:

  • Implementation of token-based authentication (JWT OAuth)

  • Secure coding practices and understanding of SSO integrations

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in backend development with JavaScript and database management

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with TypeScript

• Proven experience in performance tuning debugging and monitoring large-scale distributed systems

• Experience in developing scalable high-availability RESTful and GraphQL APIs

• Prior experience working in banking financial services or fintech sectors is preferred but not mandatory

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and best coding practices

Day-to-Day Activities

• Collaborate daily with product managers architects and other developers to understand requirements and deliver solutions

• Design code review and test backend systems and APIs

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively

• Participate in sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospective meetings

• Document technical specifications APIs and system configurations

• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior team members when applicable

• Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field; equivalent industry experience will also be considered

• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms security or development are a plus

• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with technology trends

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an outcome-oriented approach

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking strong problem-solving ability and innovative mindset

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams and levels of management

• Self-motivated proactive and capable of working independently while driving projects forward

• Adaptability to changing requirements and a learning-oriented approach

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

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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