The Role: DevOps Architect
Location: Jersey city, NJ/Charlotte, NC/Plano, TX
Overview: We are currently in search of an experienced Senior DevOps Architect to join our team . The ideal candidate will bring expertise in DevOps and Middleware Engineering, with a proven track record in Java/J2EE environments and extensive experience with deployment automation and scripting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise DevOps solutions, focusing on automation, deployment, and middleware integrations.
- Provide expert guidance on Java/Springboot/EAR/WAR and Enterprise Platform Middleware such as WAS, jBoss, and Weblogic within a Linux operating system environment.
- Develop and enhance our DevOps scripting and automation capabilities using Ansible Playbooks, Ansible Tower, XLR, BitBucket, and Celestial.
- Drive the transformation of middleware services ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and seamless integration with Java/Container frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with development and operations teams to create efficient CI/CD pipelines and streamline deployment processes.
- Utilize scripting languages like shell, python, jython, or perl to automate tasks and improve system performance.
- Maintain and optimize network infrastructure elements, understanding the nuances of HTTP/S, TCP/IP, TLS, DNS, load balancers, firewalls, proxies, and B2B links.
- Ensure all solutions adhere to security and compliance frameworks, particularly within the banking sector.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to junior DevOps team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Required Qualifications:
- Expertise in DevOps or Middleware Engineering roles.
- Extensive experience with Middleware products such as WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat, Apache, Spring Boot, and JBoss.
- Familiarity with Linux Operating Systems and Java/Container Frameworks.
- Proficient in scripting with shell, python, jython, or perl.
- Demonstrated experience with deployment tools including Ansible, Ansible Tower, XLR, and BitBucket.
- Previous work experience in the banking sector, preferably with Bank of America.
- Strong understanding of network infrastructure and security principles.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills with outstanding attention to detail.
Preferred Skills:
- Certification in DevOps, Middleware, or related fields.
- Leadership experience in managing complex engineering projects.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
We can offer you:
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
- A multinational organization with 55 offices in 20 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.