Principal Engineer – Cloud-Native Microservices

Job Summary Synechron is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead the design and development of cloud-native, microservices-based architectures within the Payments and Business Banking domain. As a technical authority and strategic thought leader, you will influence architectural decisions, drive innovation, and mentor senior engineers to deliver secure, high-performance solutions aligned with compliance standards. Your expertise will shape the technical vision, ensuring scalable and resilient solutions that advance our capabilities and support critical business operations. Software Requirements Required Skills: Extensive proficiency in Java (Java 8+ preferred) and Spring Boot for building large-scale, distributed systems Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions on AWS , leveraging services such as Lambda, Aurora PostgreSQL, and MSK (Kafka) Strong knowledge of microservices architecture , event-driven systems, and best practices for scalability and security experience with AWS cloud services in production environments, including security, monitoring, and cost-optimized solutions Hands-on expertise with CI/CD pipelines , particularly using GitHub Actions or similar automation tools Deep understanding of API design and management , including REST and messaging patterns Familiarity with modern workflow orchestration frameworks such as Temporal for complex business process automation Experience with cloud security principles, data governance, and compliance regulations Preferred Skills: Knowledge of containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes Experience with other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and multi-cloud integrations Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation Understanding of DevOps best practices, automated testing, and monitoring Overall Responsibilities Architect, develop, and evolve large-scale, distributed, cloud-native architectures tailored for financial services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security Define and enforce technical standards, patterns, and best practices across teams to foster uniformity and excellence in cloud-native development Lead strategic technical discussions, influencing architecture choices and ensuring adherence to compliance and regulatory standards Drive the adoption of event-driven and workflow orchestration frameworks (e.g., Temporal) for complex business processes Oversee the CI/CD strategy, enabling robust automation, quality gates, and zero-downtime deployments Collaborate with product, security, and compliance teams to align technological solutions with organizational objectives Mentor senior engineers, fostering technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement Develop and contribute to the long-term technology roadmap, supporting innovation and modernization initiatives Manage cross-team dependencies, track project milestones, and communicate program status to stakeholders and leadership Technical Skills (By Category) Programming Languages: Essential: Java 8+ (Spring Boot framework) Preferred: Groovy, Kotlin, or Python for scripting and automation Frameworks & Libraries: Essential: Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Kafka client libraries, Temporal SDK Preferred: Reactor, Project Lombok, or other reactive libraries Cloud & Infrastructure: Essential: AWS core services (Lambda, Aurora PostgreSQL, MSK, CloudWatch, IAM) Preferred: Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation Data & APIs: Essential: REST API design, messaging patterns, API Gateway, secure API management Preferred: GraphQL, gRPC DevOps & CI/CD: Essential: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent CI/CD tools Preferred: Automated testing frameworks, monitoring solutions like Prometheus, DataDog Security & Compliance: Essential: Cloud security best practices, encryption, identity management, governance standards Experience Requirements Over 12 years of progressive experience in software engineering with at least 4+ years in technical leadership roles at scale Extensive experience architecting and implementing cloud-native microservices in AWS or equivalent environments Proven expertise in financial services or banking domain with a focus on payments and compliance standards Demonstrated ability to influence architecture and technology strategy across large teams Experience with automation, DevOps practices, and cost-effective cloud solutions Proven success in mentoring engineers, fostering technical excellence, and leading complex initiatives Day-to-Day Activities Lead the technical design, implementation, and optimization of large-scale, distributed, cloud-native architectures Drive architectural discussions, review code, and enforce development standards Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including product managers, security specialists, and platform engineers Mentor senior and junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning Oversee the automation of deployment pipelines, infrastructure provisioning, and system monitoring Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, security issues, or operational risks, implementing timely solutions Monitor evolving industry trends, evaluate new technologies, and incorporate innovative solutions Regularly review project progress against milestones, escalating risks and dependencies to leadership Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer, or equivalent cloud certifications preferred Extensive hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native microservices in production environments Professional Competencies Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills for assessing complex technical challenges Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence technical decisions and shape organizational architecture strategies Resilient and adaptable, with a focus on continuous enhancement of systems and processes Passionate about innovation, best practices, and advancing organizational technology maturity Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives effectively 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.