We are
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.
Our challenge
We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Senior Big Data & GCP Cloud Engineer with over 8-10 years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in software development, particularly within the banking, investment banking, or credit card industry sectors. The role requires a deep understanding of credit card/payment industries or similar and the ability to lead and mentor a development team, while ensuring high-quality, scalable, and efficient code. Strong expertise in Python development, coupled with a strong background in financial services, is essential for success in this position.
Additional Information
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Phoenix, Arizona, United States with salary $105,000-$110,000/ year & benefits.
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement real-time and batch data pipelines on GCP using tools such as Dataflow, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, and Dataproc.
- Develop robust and secure RESTful APIs and microservices using Java (Spring Boot).
- Architect and maintain scalable cloud solutions, including infrastructure automation and containerized deployments (Kubernetes/GKE preferred).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with data analysts, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver data insights and backend capabilities.
- Write clean, testable code using best practices (unit testing, integration testing, version control).
- Optimize backend services for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging systems (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, GCP Logging/Monitoring).
- Continuously explore and prototype emerging GCP technologies and tools.
Requirements:
You are:
- GCP Big Data Stack: BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub
- Building scalable, automated ETL/ELT pipelines with Python, Scala, or GCP-native tools
- Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful service design
- Experience with databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cloud SQL
- Familiarity with JWT/OAuth authentication and API security standards
- GCP services: Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, Cloud Functions
- (Optional but preferred) Experience with Kubernetes (GKE) and container orchestration
- CI/CD tools: Cloud Build, GitHub Actions
- Logging & Monitoring: Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring
We can offer you:
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
- A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
- Laptop and a mobile phone
- 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
- Maternity & Paternity leave plans
- A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
- Retirement savings plans
- A higher education certification policy
- Commuter benefits (varies by region)
- Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
- Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
- A flat and approachable organization
- A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture
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.