Lead AWS Cloud & Microservices Engineer – EKS, Lambda, Java, TypeScript, Kafka, DevOps & Kubernetes

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer specializing in cloud-native infrastructure, microservices, and high-performance software to drive enterprise platform solutions. The role involves designing, deploying, and managing scalable, secure, and reliable systems on AWS, with a focus on Java, TypeScript, container orchestration, and event-driven architectures. As a technical leader, you will influence platform architecture aligned with organizational and regulatory standards, inspire engineering excellence, and foster continuous innovation, including emerging AI/ML integrations. Your contributions will optimize system performance, security, and operational resilience, supporting business agility and digital transformation.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Extensive experience in AWS cloud services, including EKS, ECS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, CDK, CodePipeline, and CodeBuild (8+ years)

• Strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) and TypeScript/JavaScript for full-stack or back-end development

• Hands-on experience building microservices and event-driven applications using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging systems

• Proven ability to design and implement containerized solutions using Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes

• Deep understanding of IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible

• Experience in implementing observability, monitoring, and logging using Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, and other tools

• In-depth knowledge of security best practices for cloud infrastructure, including secrets management with HashiCorp Vault and AWS Secrets Manager

Preferred:

• AI/ML integration experience, particularly with LLMs / ChatGPT and model management frameworks

• Knowledge of advanced Kubernetes deployments and cost optimization strategies

• Familiarity with enterprise CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy, or TeamCity

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure across AWS services, emphasizing EKS, ECS, and Lambda

• Lead the development of microservices architectures, including API design, serverless patterns, and event-driven systems

• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines, leveraging automation to accelerate deployment and improve reliability

• Drive observability and reliability practices with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch, ensuring high system uptime

• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to ensure platform compatibility, security, and compliance standards are met

• Address technical debt with a pragmatic approach while delivering high-impact solutions

• Support ongoing platform migrations, upgrades, and incident resolution, including troubleshooting complex issues

• Mentor junior engineers, promote best engineering practices, and lead technical discussions and reviews

• Stay current with emerging cloud, security, AI/ML, and observability innovations, integrating relevant technologies for continuous improvement

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

• Java (Spring Boot)

• TypeScript/JavaScript (Node.js, React preferred for front-end or full-stack)

Preferred:

• Python for automation and scripting

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Microservices: Spring Boot, Node.js, or similar frameworks

• Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ

• Container orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker

Cloud Technologies:

• AWS services: EKS, ECS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, CDK, CodePipeline, CloudWatch

Infrastructure as Code:

• Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible

Monitoring & Observability:

• Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, JFR, JMC

Security & Governance:

• Secrets management: HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager

• Enterprise security standards and compliance (PCI, SOC, GDPR)

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of experience leading and building cloud-native platforms with a focus on AWS

• Proven track record designing and operating microservices architectures at scale

• Extensive experience with Java, TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka

• Hands-on experience supporting regulatory compliance, security, and cost management strategies

• Experience working in fast-paced, large enterprise environments with multiple stakeholders

• Familiarity with AI/ML integration in enterprise systems (preferred)

Day-to-Day Activities

• Architect, implement, and optimize cloud platform components supporting enterprise applications

• Develop and enhance microservices and event-driven architectures using best practices

• Manage CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and enforce infrastructure compliance

• Monitor system health, performance, and security, utilizing observability tools for trend analysis

• Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues, supporting incident management and root cause analysis

• Collaborate with teams on platform architecture decisions, security policies, and migration strategies

• Mentor team members, review code, and contribute to technical leadership and best practices

• Research emerging trends, evaluate new tools, and lead initiatives to improve platform scalability and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields

• 8+ years of professional experience in cloud platform engineering, DevOps, or SRE roles, with emphasis on AWS

• Certifications like AWS Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Kubernetes certifications preferred

• Deep expertise in microservices, API management, cloud security, and observability

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities for cloud infrastructure and platform issues

• Excellent leadership qualities, capable of guiding teams and influencing best practices

• Effective communication skills for collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Strategic thinking to align technical solutions with business objectives

• Agile mindset, adaptable to evolving technologies, standards, and regulatory requirements

• Results-oriented with a focus on operational excellence, security, and cost-efficienc

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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