Chief Architect (typescript/microservices/aws)

Chief Architect (Typescript/Microservices/AWS) Chief Architect (Typescript/Microservices/AWS)

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Base pay range

A$200,000.00/yr - A$220,000.00/yr

Synechron is a global digital consulting firm focused on driving digital transformation in the financial services industry. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in New York, it operates in over 17 countries with a team of 13,000+ professionals. The company specializes in digital, technology, and business consulting, offering services in areas like AI, data engineering, and cloud. Synechron is known for its domain expertise and innovation through its FinLabs accelerator programs. It partners with leading banks, asset managers, and insurers to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Chief Engineer with a minimum of 15 years in software engineering and a proven track record of leading Service Domain architecture and delivering Greenfield projects in enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on expertise in TypeScript , Microservices , and cloud-native development , with a focus on AWS infrastructure and frameworks. A critical success factor in this role is a strong understanding of service consumption metrics and the ability to architect for performance, scalability, and resilience in a high-demand financial services environment, specifically within the technology landscape of the Tier 1 Bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Service Domain architectures , building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using TypeScript and Microservices .
• Spearhead Greenfield initiatives from concept to production, aligning technical execution with business objectives.
• Architect cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services, particularly Lambda , Aurora PostgreSQL , and Serverless Framework .
• Define and improve how service domains are measured by consumption , using KPIs and analytics to enhance service reliability and efficiency.
• Drive the implementation of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions , fostering automation and continuous delivery.
• Collaborate closely with architects, product managers, developers, and QA teams to deliver cohesive and aligned technical strategies.
• Promote best practices in system design using industry-standard patterns such as Circuit Breaker , event-driven design, and service orchestration.
• Lead technical reviews and enforce engineering excellence through code quality, testing strategies, and performance optimization.
• Provide strategic technical guidance and mentoring to senior engineers, fostering a high-performing engineering culture.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders, clearly articulating project progress, risks, and architectural vision.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in a leadership or chief engineer role .
• Deep expertise in Service Domain architecture and large-scale system design.
• Proven experience in leading Greenfield projects within complex enterprise settings.
• Strong hands-on development background in TypeScript , Node.js , and cloud-native APIs.
• Proficiency in Microservices architecture , RESTful services, and event-driven systems.
• Advanced knowledge of AWS ecosystem, with production experience in Lambda , Aurora PostgreSQL , and Kafka (MSK) .
• Strong grasp of how service domains are evaluated through consumption-based metrics .
• Experience with Docker , Kubernetes (optional), and scalable container-based deployments.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing engineering teams.
• Solid experience working in Agile/DevOps environments with emphasis on CI/CD pipelines .
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align technical strategies with business goals.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience working with Banking domain or similar Tier-1 financial institutions.
• Familiarity with financial industry regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS , GDPR ).
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices integrating security throughout the SDLC.
• Knowledge of additional technologies such as GraphQL , Kubernetes , or advanced event-streaming patterns .

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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