Synechron is seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Engineer to join their Risk Operations team to lead the development of risk-related solutions, oversee technical teams, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance risk management systems.
Requirements
- Strong experience in Python programming with a track record of delivering production-grade solutions.
- Extensive hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, especially EC2, S3, RDS, and related tools.
- Proven expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automation.
- Deep understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes.
- Solid knowledge of data platforms, data pipelines, and data management tools.
- Demonstrated team leadership and mentorship capabilities.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to translate complex requirements into technical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable risk management data platforms and solutions.
- Develop robust, efficient Python code to support risk monitoring, analytics, and reporting functions.
- Architect and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS services, particularly EC2, and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
- Implement and optimize DevOps pipelines to ensure smooth CI/CD processes and infrastructure automation.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineering team members to foster best practices and facilitate continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand risk operations requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Ensure the security, compliance, and reliability of risk systems through best DevOps and architecture practices.
Other
- Possess or develop domain knowledge in areas such as Risk Technology, Equities, Capital Markets, Fixed Income Trading, and Regulatory environments (training provided if required).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within risk management, finance, or trading environments is a plus.
- 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 New York, NY is $130k - $150k/year & benefits (see below).
