Senior Software Engineer - Java

Synechron; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable microservices and event-driven applications. This role focuses on cloud-native architectures and automation in AWS, using Java and Kafka to support enterprise digital transformations.

You will drive system reliability, security, and performance, ensuring high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading microservices and event‑driven applications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot)

Microservices design

Cloud-native architectures

DevSecOps

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

TeamCity

Octopus Deploy

Prometheus

Grafana

CloudWatch

OpenTelemetry

Vault

AWS Secrets Manager

Terraform

CDK

CloudFormation

CodePipeline

CodeBuild

Job description

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 and Kafka, to support enterprise digital transformation initiatives. As a key contributor, you will drive system reliability, security, and performance, supporting our organization's goal of delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions.

Software Requirements

• Extensive experience in Java (version 8+) and Spring Boot for building scalable microservices (8+ years).
• 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.
• Knowledge of model management frameworks (e.g., MCP, plugin architectures) for AI enhancements.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB or Cassandra.

Overall Responsibilities

• 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 the 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+)
• Frameworks & Libraries
  • Spring Boot
  • Spring Cloud Kafka, RabbitMQ for event‑driven architectures
• 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, AWS Secrets Manager Secure API development, certificates, and compliance protocols

Experience Requirements

• 8+ 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

• 8+ years of professional experience in microservices, cloud architectures, and automation.
• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) 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 engineering 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, scalability, and security.

SYNECHRON’S 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.

Candidate Application Notice

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile‑first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.