Job Summary Synechron is seeking a Technical Architect – Java to design scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications for the banking and financial services domain. The role will provide architecture direction, guide engineering teams, and align technology solutions with business objectives. Software Requirements Required Java 11+ and Spring Boot Microservices and REST API design Maven or Gradle Git and CI/CD practices SQL and relational databases JUnit, Mockito, and automated testing Application monitoring and performance tools Preferred Cloud platforms and containerization Messaging and event-driven technologies NoSQL databases Infrastructure-as-code tools Overall Responsibilities Define technical architecture and solution designs for Java applications. Design scalable, secure, and maintainable microservices. Establish reusable frameworks, coding standards, and design patterns. Review technical designs, code, integrations, and performance. Guide development teams and mentor engineers. Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership. Identify and resolve architecture, security, scalability, and performance risks. Support architecture governance and continuous technical improvement. Technical Skills (By Category) Programming: Java 11+, object-oriented programming, concurrency, design patterns — Essential; Kotlin, Groovy, or Python — Preferred. Databases: SQL, relational databases, data modeling, transactions, and query optimization — Essential; NoSQL and caching — Preferred. Cloud: Cloud architecture, scalability, resilience, and security — Essential; containers and orchestration — Preferred. Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC/WebFlux, Spring Data, REST, and microservices — Essential; Spring Security and messaging frameworks — Preferred. Tools and Methods: Git, Maven/Gradle, testing, Agile, CI/CD, code reviews, and technical documentation — Essential. Security: Secure coding, authentication, authorization, OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect, encryption, and data protection — Essential. Experience Requirements 12+ years of experience in Java development, solution architecture, or technical architecture. Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, integration, and performance optimization. Mandatory experience in the banking or financial services domain. Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers. Equivalent experience gained through progressive architecture and enterprise delivery roles may be considered. Day-to-Day Activities Create architecture and technical design documents. Lead design discussions and technical reviews. Support development teams during implementation. Review solutions for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability. Participate in architecture forums, planning sessions, and risk reviews. Recommend technology choices and manage technical dependencies. Mentor team members and promote engineering best practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Java, cloud, architecture, or security certifications are preferred. Ongoing learning in Java, distributed systems, cloud, security, and architecture is expected. Ability to work from the Chennai office five days per week. Professional Competencies Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving Technical leadership and mentoring Clear communication and stakeholder management Collaborative and adaptable working style Innovation and continuous improvement Effective prioritization and decision-making Focus on secure, reliable, maintainable, and sustainable solutions 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. Candidate Application Notice 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. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

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