Job Summary
We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Chief Engineer with a minimum of 15 years in software engineering and a proven track record of leading Service Domain architecture and delivering Greenfield projects in enterprise environments.
The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on expertise in TypeScript, Microservices, and cloud-native development, with a focus on AWS infrastructure and frameworks. A critical success factor in this role is a strong understanding of service consumption metrics and the ability to architect for performance, scalability, and resilience in a high-demand financial services environment, specifically within the technology landscape of the Tier 1 Bank.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of Service Domain architectures, building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using TypeScript and Microservices.
- Spearhead Greenfield initiatives from concept to production, aligning technical execution with business objectives.
- Architect cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services, particularly Lambda, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Serverless Framework.
- Define and improve how service domains are measured by consumption, using KPIs and analytics to enhance service reliability and efficiency.
- Drive the implementation of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, fostering automation and continuous delivery.
- Collaborate closely with architects, product managers, developers, and QA teams to deliver cohesive and aligned technical strategies.
- Promote best practices in system design using industry-standard patterns such as Circuit Breaker, event-driven design, and service orchestration.
- Lead technical reviews and enforce engineering excellence through code quality, testing strategies, and performance optimization.
- Provide strategic technical guidance and mentoring to senior engineers, fostering a high-performing engineering culture.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders, clearly articulating project progress, risks, and architectural vision.
Technical Environment
Area
Technology
Cloud Platform
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Serverless Computing
AWS Lambda, Serverless Framework
Languages
TypeScript, Node.js
Databases
Aurora PostgreSQL
Integration
Kafka (MSK)
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
Modelling Tools
UML, Visual Studio Code
Architecture Patterns
Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Circuit Breaker
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 15+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in a leadership or chief engineer role.
- Deep expertise in Service Domain architecture and large-scale system design.
- Proven experience in leading Greenfield projects within complex enterprise settings.
- Strong hands-on development background in TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud-native APIs.
- Proficiency in Microservices architecture, RESTful services, and event-driven systems.
- Advanced knowledge of AWS ecosystem, with production experience in Lambda, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Kafka (MSK).
- Strong grasp of how service domains are evaluated through consumption-based metrics.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (optional), and scalable container-based deployments.
- Demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing engineering teams.
- Solid experience working in Agile/DevOps environments with emphasis on CI/CD pipelines.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align technical strategies with business goals.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience working with Banking domain or similar Tier-1 financial institutions.
- Familiarity with financial industry regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR).
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices integrating security throughout the SDLC.
- Knowledge of additional technologies such as GraphQL, Kubernetes, or advanced event-streaming patterns.
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.
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What We Do
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 14,700+, and has 48 offices in 19 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website: www.synechron.com.
