Application Technical Lead

Sr. Application Lead Requirements

• Location: Piscataway, NJ
• Primary Skills: AWS, Python
• Secondary Skills: Informatica, SQL, .NET (Nice to have)

The Role Responsibilities

Leadership and Coordination

Team Management:

• Leading a diverse team of software developers, possibly with various levels of expertise.
• Distributing tasks effectively based on team members' strengths.
• Ensuring the professional growth of team members through mentorship and training.

Client Stakeholder Coordination:

• Acting as the primary point of contact between the development team and the client.
• Understanding client requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
• Managing expectations and ensuring that deliverables meet client needs.

Project Management:

• Agile Methodologies:
• Implementing and managing Agile processes like Scrum or Kanban.
• Conducting regular stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Tracking project progress using tools like JIRA or Trello.

Requirement

Python Proficiency:

• Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Understanding of Python libraries and frameworks relevant to the project (e.g., Pyspark).
• Implementing best practices for Python development.

AWS Proficiency:

• Hands-on experience with AWS services, such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.
• Architecting scalable and secure cloud-based solutions.
• Managing AWS resources and optimizing cloud expenses.

Communication

Facilitating effective communication within the team:

• Resolving conflicts and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Clearly conveying project status and technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Negotiating timelines and scope changes when necessary.

Problem-Solving

Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as they arise.

Additional Considerations:

• Being able to work with and lead team members from varied geographical parts.
• Certifications:
• Having relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, PMP, CSM) could be beneficial.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 51 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