Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced Platform / DevOps Engineer to support and optimize enterprise-grade applications within banking and financial services environments. This role involves managing deployment pipelines, supporting system stability, enhancing automation processes, and ensuring security compliance across cloud and on-premises systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and automation scripting, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and continuous delivery in high-availability settings.
Software Requirements
Required Software Proficiency:
CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, Jenkins — hands-on experience designing, building, and managing automation pipelines supporting continuous integration and deployment (latest versions preferred)
Cloud Platforms: AWS (support for deployment, scaling, and management) — extensive experience supporting critical enterprise applications (supporting 7+ years in cloud environments)
Automation Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Groovy — expertise in automating deployment, monitoring, and operational workflows supporting cloud and hybrid environments
Monitoring & Incident Management: CloudWatch, Nagios, Prometheus, Dynatrace — experience in system health, performance tuning, and incident detection support
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation — supporting environment setup, configuration, and automation (preferred)
Preferred Software Skills:
Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes support for scalable application deployment
Security tools: Support for encryption, vulnerability patching, and compliance management (preferred)
Configuration management tools supporting datacenter and cloud environments (Ansible, support support)
Overall Responsibilities
Support and optimize cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting enterprise applications, ensuring high availability and security
Automate deployment processes, infrastructure provisioning, and operational workflows supporting CI/CD pipelines
Monitor system health, troubleshoot incidents, and implement performance or security improvements proactively
Support system upgrades, patching, migrations, and disaster recovery planning supporting operational resilience
Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to enforce best practices and support enterprise standards
Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure, automation scripts, operational procedures, and security policies
Implement security controls, patch management, and vulnerability remediation processes supporting compliance requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives supporting automation, effectiveness, and efficiency across operational environments
Technical Skills (By Category)
Supports & Automation (Essential):
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins supporting automated build, test, and deployment workflows
Cloud: AWS (preferred), supporting deployment and environment management support
Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Groovy supporting automation of operational and deployment tasks
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation supporting provisioning support in cloud environments
Monitoring & Logging: CloudWatch, Nagios, Prometheus supporting system health and incident detection support
Containerization & Orchestration (Preferred):
Docker, Kubernetes supporting scalable, containerized application deployment support
Security & Compliance (Preferred):
Knowledge of encryption, vulnerability management, patching, and compliance standards supporting enterprise security standards
Experience Requirements
7+ years supporting enterprise cloud and on-premises systems with automation and infrastructure management
Proven experience designing, automating, and managing deployment pipelines supporting critical applications
Extensive experience supporting infrastructure automation and security patching in high-availability environments
Supporting hybrid cloud architectures, migration, and scaling support in regulated environments (preferred)
Strong troubleshooting experience resolving system failures, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities supporting compliance standards
Day-to-Day Activities
Manage and support automated deployment pipelines supporting continuous integration and delivery
Automate environment provisioning, configuration, and system management tasks supporting operational efficiency
Monitor system health, troubleshoot incidents, and resolve operational issues swiftly and effectively
Support cloud migration, infrastructure upgrades, and disaster recovery planning activities
Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to optimize architecture and enforce security policies
Update operational documentation, runbooks, and compliance reports supporting audit readiness
Conduct vulnerability assessments, patch management, and security remediation activities supporting enterprise standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
7+ years supporting enterprise support automation, infrastructure, and operational workflows supporting high-availability systems
Certification in AWS, Azure, or GCP (preferred) supporting cloud architecture and automation practices
Proven experience supporting or managing automation pipelines, cloud environments, and enterprise infrastructure in regulated environments
Professional Competencies
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills supporting enterprise automation and support workflows
Leadership qualities to guide automation initiatives, support teams, and implement best practices
Effective stakeholder engagement and documentation skills supporting operational transparency and compliance
Adaptability supporting evolving cloud, security, and infrastructure standards
Strategic ability to optimize system performance, security, and operational resilience
Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, patching cycles, and automation tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
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.