Fullstack Engineer – SME / Manager [Python, Go, and Node.js]

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 seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fullstack Engineer – SME / Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on expertise across both backend and frontend technologies, combined with leadership capabilities to guide engineering teams, drive technical decisions, and ensure best practices in software development and deployment.

This role requires deep knowledge of modern fullstack development, microservices architecture, AWS cloud services, Kubernetes-based deployments, and CI/CD automation. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, contributing as both a technical expert and people/process leader.

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 Piscataway, NJ is $125K-135K/year & benefits (see below).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance fullstack applications.
• Lead backend development using Python, Go, and Node.js.
• Develop modern, responsive frontend applications using React and Next.js.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions with a focus on scalability, resiliency, and maintainability.
• Manage and optimize containerized workloads using Kubernetes, particularly on AWS EKS.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services such as EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFormation, and Terraform.
• Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, integration, and deployment to AWS environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, architects, DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Drive engineering best practices in coding standards, code reviews, security, observability, and performance optimization.
• Mentor and guide engineers, providing technical leadership and supporting team growth and delivery excellence.
• Participate in solution design discussions, technical planning, and effort estimation.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and ensure system reliability and uptime.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Fullstack Engineer, Technical Lead, SME, or Engineering Manager in modern web application development.
• Strong hands-on backend expertise in:
• Python
• Go
• Node.js
• Strong frontend development experience with:
• React
• Next.js
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Strong experience with container orchestration, especially Kubernetes and AWS EKS.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including:
• EKS
• Lambda
• API Gateway
• CloudFormation
• Terraform
• Strong experience in building and managing CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications to AWS.
• Good understanding of software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, code review, and secure development practices.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native application development.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience managing or mentoring engineering teams.
• Exposure to DevOps, SRE, and infrastructure automation practices.
• Knowledge of monitoring/logging tools and observability frameworks.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery models.
• Familiarity with database design, performance tuning, and caching strategies.
• AWS certifications or Kubernetes certifications are a plus.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 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.

S YNECHRON’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.