Lead IBM BAW Developer

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 experienced Lead IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) Developer role, The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in IBM BPM/BAW with a proven track record of designing and implementing complex applications.

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 Minneapolis, MN is $100k - $110k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers in designing, coding, and deploying workflow applications using IBM BAW 19.x / IBM BPM 8.6.
• Solution Architecture: Define scalable, secure, and reusable BPM/BAW architectures integrating with Azure cloud and legacy systems.
• Hands-on Development: Build and optimize complex workflows, business process definitions, UI coaches, and integrations with external services (SOAP, REST, Java APIs).
• Data Migration & Integration: Oversee migration of business workflows and applications to the cloud environment (Azure), ensuring minimal disruption.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all workflow solutions meet regulatory, security, and audit requirements in the financial domain.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business analysts, product owners, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical workflows.
• Mentoring & Code Reviews: Provide technical guidance, perform peer reviews, and enforce best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging automation tools (ODM, Blueworks Live, RPA, AI-driven workflow orchestration) and recommend adoption strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 8 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in IBM BPM/BAW.
• Strong expertise in IBM BAW 19.x / IBM BPM 8.6, including Process Designer, Process Server, Case Manager, and Coaches.
• Proven leadership experience in leading workflow automation teams in large enterprises (preferably Banking/Financial Services).
• Hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, and SQL Developer.
• Strong knowledge of IBM ODM, Blueworks Live, IIB, and integration middleware.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud integration.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders and mentor junior developers.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for IBM BAW deployments.
• Exposure to API management tools and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of RPA tools (Automation Anywhere, UiPath) integrated with IBM BAW.
• Financial services domain experience (Banking, Capital Markets, Compliance workflows).

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.