Microservices and Cloud Solutions Architect

Microservices & Cloud Architect | Kubernetes, CI/CD, Security & Enterprise Support

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced Java Microservices Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure enterprise applications. This role requires a deep understanding of modern microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and API integrations, supporting continuous delivery and operational resilience. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and technical requirements into reliable solutions that support enterprise growth and innovation.

Software Requirements

Required Software Proficiency:

• Java (latest LTS version, e.g., Java 11 or 17) — extensive hands-on experience supporting enterprise microservices development

• Spring Boot (latest version) — strong expertise in building scalable microservices solutions supporting business workflows

• RESTful APIs & GraphQL — experience designing and integrating APIs supporting distributed systems

• Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL — supporting data persistence, retrieval, and validation for microservices support

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP — supporting deployment, scaling, and cloud-native development (preferred)

• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (2+ years) — supporting scalable deployment of microservices supported by cloud environments

• Version Control: Git, GitHub — managing code, branches, and collaboration in development pipelines

Preferred Software Skills:

• Cloud-native tools supporting deployment automation (CI/CD pipelines, Terraform support)

• API Gateway and service mesh support supporting integrated cloud services

• Support for monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable microservices supporting enterprise applications and APIs

• Collaborate with product, business, and platform teams to define and implement technical solutions supporting operational and growth objectives

• Architect and optimize microservices for performance, reliability, and security, following best practices

• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and promote best practices supporting maintainability and scalability

• Support cloud deployments with automation, containerization, and orchestration tools supporting DevOps principles

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization supporting high-availability environments

• Support system upgrades, patching, and migration activities to support enterprise resilience and compliance

• Maintain detailed documentation supporting architecture, deployment, security policies, and operational procedures

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Languages & Frameworks (Essential):

  • Java (latest supported, e.g., Java 11/17), Spring Boot — for microservices architecture and backend development

  • REST API & GraphQL support for service integration

• Databases & Data Management:

  • SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL — supporting data persistence and retrieval

• Cloud & Infrastructure:

  • AWS, Azure, GCP — supporting cloud deployment, scalability, and high availability (preferred)

• Containerization & Orchestration:

  • Docker, Kubernetes (2+ years) — supporting scalable, containerized microservices deployment

• Tools & Automation:

  • CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Terraform, GitHub) support for automated deployment pipelines

  • Monitoring tools: Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch supporting system health and performance monitoring

• Security & Compliance:

  • Knowledge of encryption, identity management, and network security best practices supporting enterprise security standards

Experience Requirements

• 8-12 years supporting enterprise-grade microservices architectures and deployment in cloud environments

• Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure, and reliable microservices supporting business workflows

• Strong background supporting CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and infrastructure automation

• Experience working within agile teams and managing collaboration across development, operations, and security teams

• Experience supporting regulated industries such as finance or healthcare supporting compliance and data security standards (preferred)

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design, develop, and optimize microservices architectures supporting enterprise systems and APIs

• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and platform teams for feature delivery and system support

• Manage cloud deployments, containers, and orchestration platforms supporting high availability

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve performance, security, and operational issues proactively

• Support infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, and system upgrades supporting enterprise resilience

• Monitor system health, perform capacity planning, and optimize resource utilization

• Document system architecture, processes, and operational procedures supporting compliance and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

• 8-12 years supporting enterprise microservices, cloud-native deployments, and automation in high-availability environments

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect are preferred

• Proven success supporting secure, scalable, and compliant enterprise systems supporting high transaction volumes and operational resilience

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities for complex microservices and cloud environments

• Leadership qualities to guide teams, enforce best practices, and drive technical excellence

• Effective stakeholder communication to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

• Adaptability supporting evolving cloud architectures, regulatory standards, and security protocols

• Strategic thinking to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency supporting enterprise growth

• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment

S​YNECHRON’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.

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Experience Level

Senior Level