We are
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.
Our Challenge
We are looking for a highly experienced Java AWS Tech Lead to drive enterprise application design, development, and architecture initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Java, AWS cloud technologies, and distributed enterprise systems, along with the ability to collaborate with business and technology leadership in shaping IT strategy. This role requires a strong mix of technical leadership, architecture, stakeholder management, and hands-on solution design
Additional Information
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factor. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Piscataway, NJ is $120K-$130K /year & benefits (see below).
Responsibilities:
- Active Involvement in process of building new IT strategy for client. That involves meetings, knowledge sharing / brain storming sessions, paper presentation etc.
- Preparing and publishing various reports for the C level executives of the company regarding application platform development and current and future state.
- Designing and developing new Enterprise application that should accommodate existing application inventory.
- Provide consultation to Business Head, IT Head on strategic planning and decision making for new application development for different LOBs, different devices or platforms.
- Design and provide architecture diagrams whenever needed for any application.
- Ability to conduct Design session with business teams to create strong design
- Ability to break down solution into for development teams to code
Requirements:
- Expertise in Java and Java Enterprise technologies stack. That includes Java, Sprint MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Struts, etc.
- Strong proven experience in building scalable , maintainable microservices
- Strong hands on proven experience in building Domain driven design systems and follow OOAD
- Strong proven experience in distributed applications and patterns
- Hands on experience on Java programming
- Experience with embedded servers such as Embedded Tomcat
- Experience with build tools like Gradle, Maven, ANT
- Experience with TDD and BDD
- Hands on Experience with AI , Agentic AI , Productivity tools using AI, KIRO
- Experience with Source Control systems such as GitHub, SVN, Bitbucket
- Databases like Postgre SQL, SQL Server, Mongo DB
- Good knowledge on Continuous Development with Continuous Integration (CI/CD) and tools such as Jenkins
- Excellent knowledge about design and implementation of applications on Cloud, specifically AWS and using various services like Lambda, S3, ECS Fargate, API Gateway, Route53
- AWS Certified solutions architect
- Experience in Kubernetes, Docker Containers
- Exposure to Enterprise Architecture framework such as, Zachman, TOGAF
Preferred, but not required:
- Knowledge of Struts, WebLogic, JBOSS, JAX-RS
- Analytical skills on business requirements to discuss with the various stakeholders and business application users to understand their pain areas.
- AWS Solution architect – Associate or professional certification
We offer:
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
- 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
- Maternity & paternity leave plans.
- A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
- Retirement savings plans.
- A higher education certification policy.
- Commuter benefits (varies by region).
- Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
- Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
- A flat and approachable organization.
- A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.
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.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.