Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Specialist
Job Location: Pittsburg, PA/Dallas, TX
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure Specialist to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of OpenShift, proficiency in tuning Java/Spring applications, and familiarity with Dynatrace. The role requires expertise in designing and maintaining high availability infrastructure, Oracle DB failover patterns, and implementing Blue/Green deployments. The successful candidate will also be well-versed in DevOps CI/CD practices and tooling, including Split IO, Git, Jenkins, Gradle, and Maven.
The Role
Responbilities:
- Deploy, configure, and manage OpenShift environments to support enterprise-level applications.
- Tune Java/Spring applications for optimal performance and stability.
- Utilize Dynatrace for application performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Design and implement high availability solutions and Oracle database failover mechanisms to ensure continuous operations.
- Execute Blue/Green deployments to minimize downtime during application updates.
- Collaborate with development teams to streamline the software delivery process through effective CI/CD pipelines using Split IO.
- Maintain and enhance DevOps tooling, including source control (Git), build automation (Jenkins, Gradle, Maven), and deployment practices.
- Contribute to the development of infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate and replicate environments efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Requirement:
You are:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Experience in infrastructure roles with a focus on OpenShift and Java/Spring application tuning.
- Proven track record with Dynatrace or similar application performance monitoring tools.
- Strong understanding of high availability concepts and Oracle DB failover patterns.
- Experience with Blue/Green deployment strategies.
- Proficiency in DevOps CI/CD methodologies and tools (Split IO, Git, Jenkins, Gradle, Maven).
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to document processes and procedures clearly and accurately.
We can offer you:
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
- A multinational organization with 52 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
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 empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs.
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.
