Software Architect - Java / Big Data

Syndigo powers the continual flow of data and content throughout the entire commerce ecosystem— accelerating delivery of accurate and compelling information that increases sales on every shelf. We are the recognized leader in software and services for the management of master data, product information, digital assets, and content syndication and analytics across industries including grocery, foodservice, hardlines, home improvement, oil & gas, pet, health and beauty, automotive, apparel, and healthcare products.

Syndigo serves the industry’s largest two-sided network, connecting more than 50,000 global users across 12,000+ global brands with more than 1,750 global retailers.

Basically, we're the people that deliver the rich, accurate product content that helps consumers shop online with confidence, and helps brands and retailers operate efficient product supply chains. We cannot do all of this without our amazing employees who make the magic happen here at Syndigo. As we continue to grow, we’re always looking to identify talented individuals to join our team.

Software Architect - Jaba / Bigdata

As a Software Architect, you will oversee the entire Backend framework of our platform, which empowers the creation of visually stunning and robust business applications. Your role will involve simplifying and managing complexities related to scale, performance, configuration, monitoring, testing, logging, and alerting. This will allow application developers to concentrate on crafting and refining business logic, while you ensure the platform provides an intuitive and efficient development experience.

To excel in this role, you must be a proactive and forward-thinking individual who consistently questions and refines existing frameworks to address our client’s evolving needs. Additionally, you will thrive in a multicultural environment, working alongside innovative and creative professionals from around the globe.

This role will be based in India - Bangalore (Hybrid)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• You shall be part of the team that is primarily responsible for architecting the various components of the platform namely, frameworks, App SDK, monitoring, alerting, logging, troubleshooting, deployment, automation, deployment, metering etc.
• You will own one or more of the framework/modules end to end.
• You will also work on POCs for new technology/feature/use cases
• You will collaborate with engineering team and assist them in designs and code as required.
• Develop, review and optimize the platform components for Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) like performance, scalability, operability and supportability
• Works with PM team/Product Owner on road map items, requirement grooming
• You will part of the Architecture team that plans the long term and strategic features of the product.
• Able to identify Tech debt items and plans for them in the product roadmap

Required Skills/Abilities:          

• Ability to modularize complex business applications so as to deliver in parts to form the whole.
• Experience architecting and developing micro services based micro apps and combining many micro apps to build out a module/product.
• Excellent working knowledge of Java programming language
• Experience developing micro services
• Experience in Python would be a plus
• Strong OO Programming and OO Design concepts knowledge
• Experience developing distributed and multi-threaded large-scale applications.
• Strong focus on automation for quality of deliverable
• Understanding of Azure services for application development like Blob store, Event Function etc. is a plus
• An understanding of any one or more big data technologies like Elastic Search, Apache Kafka, Apache Storm, Netty is preferrable.
• Agile Development Methodology (Scrum process preferable)
• Need to be a team player while having the capacity to work independently
• Strong analytical and logical skills including troubleshooting at production issues
• Prior experience working in a software product company developing business features for SaaS product is a plus
• Open Source contributions a plus

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in developing enterprise applications (minimum of 8-12 years)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Authenticity fuels our work. In fact, it’s one of our Syndigo Values. To achieve the best version of our organization, we know it takes new ideas, new approaches, new perspectives and new ways of thinking. A purpose we are 100% committed to cultivating.

Diversity is woven into our fabric at Syndigo and it’s how we stay an industry leader, innovating technology solutions that equip our customers with everything they need to be successful! 

All are welcome here and we invite you to join our team if you are ready to help us continue that growth! 

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