Platform Engineer

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 16,400 , and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge:

The Platform Engineer (Python / Backend) is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting the core backend services that power the Security Hub platform. This role will build scalable APIs, microservices, data processing pipelines, telemetry ingestion services, workflow orchestration components, and AI-enabled backend capabilities supporting the Data Private Cloud (DPC) Security Hub initiative.

The Platform Engineer will work closely with the Security Hub Architect, Technical Lead, Integration Lead, and DevOps teams to implement a secure, resilient, and scalable platform that serves as the authoritative system of record for security findings, controls, remediation workflows, and operational reporting.

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 Charlotte, NC is $105k - $115k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

Backend Platform Development

• Design and develop Python-based backend services supporting Security Hub operations.
• Build scalable APIs, microservices, and reusable frameworks.
• Ensure enterprise-grade performance, scalability, and security.

Security Hub Core Services

• Develop services for security finding management, control validation, alert processing, event correlation, workflow orchestration, compliance evidence collection, and reporting.
• Support Security Hub as the centralized system of record for security findings.

Telemetry & Data Processing

• Build telemetry ingestion and normalization services.
• Develop event-driven pipelines using Kafka.
• Implement data correlation, enrichment, and transformation logic.

API & Integration Services

• Develop RESTful APIs and backend integration services.
• Support integrations with Keycloak, Ranger, OpenShift APIs, ServiceNow, Kafka, LGTM, Vault/Venafi, DataHub, and StorageGRID.
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and service communication.

Automation & AI Enablement

• Build backend services for workflow automation and remediation orchestration.
• Implement AI-enabled capabilities such as triage support, root-cause analysis, risk prioritization, and recommendation services.
• Integrate AI within approved enterprise platforms.

Testing & Quality Engineering

• Develop unit, integration, and automated tests.
• Participate in code reviews and QA activities.
• Support performance, resiliency, and security testing.

DevOps & Deployment Support

• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline implementation and deployment automation.
• Support OpenShift containerization and production releases.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions.

Operational Readiness

• Create technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Participate in knowledge transfer and hypercare activities.

Requirements:

• 5 years of Python backend development experience.
• Proven expertise in enterprise-grade APIs and microservices.
• Experience in cloud-native and containerized environments.
• Strong background in large-scale platform implementations.

Technical Skills

• Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django)
• REST API Development & Microservices Architecture
• Kafka / Event Streaming
• SQL & NoSQL Databases
• OpenShift / Kubernetes, Docker
• Git, CI/CD Pipelines, Linux

Data & Integration Skills

• API Integration & Event-Driven Architecture
• Data Transformation & Processing
• Message Queues & Streaming Platforms
• JSON/XML Data Structures

Security Knowledge

• Secure Coding Practices
• Authentication & Authorization
• Identity & Access Management
• Security Logging & Monitoring
• OWASP Principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenShift/Kubernetes environments.
• Background in Security Operations, SIEM, SOAR, CNAPP, CSPM, or Security Hub platforms.
• Integration experience with ServiceNow and IAM platforms.
• Kafka-based architecture expertise.
• AI/ML-enabled application development.
• Experience in financial services or regulated industries.

Key Deliverables

• Backend APIs & Microservices
• Telemetry Ingestion & Data Processing Components
• Workflow Orchestration Services
• Security Finding & Control Validation Services
• Automation & Remediation Services
• Unit & Integration Test Artifacts
• Technical & Operational Documentation

Success Measures

• Delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable backend services.
• Reliable processing and correlation of security telemetry.
• High-performing APIs and integrations.
• Achievement of platform performance and resiliency objectives.
• Stable production deployments with minimal defects.
• Audit-ready, compliant Security Hub operations.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 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.

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.