Linux & SQL Software Engineer – Cloud, Agile & Technical Support

About the job

Job Summary Synechron is seeking a technology professional with 5–10 years of software development experience and knowledge of Linux and SQL environments. The role will support technology initiatives, software development, technical analysis, issue resolution, and cross-functional delivery activities. The successful candidate will work with technology and business teams to understand requirements, design solutions, prepare technical documentation, participate in code reviews, support testing, and resolve technical issues. The role will contribute to reliable software delivery, maintainable solutions, process improvement, and effective use of technology platforms.

Software Requirements

Required

- Strong understanding of technology platforms such as:MobileCloudInternet of Things (IoT)Blockchain

- Working knowledge of Linux environments relevant to software development, testing, deployment, or technical support.

- Working knowledge of SQL and database-related concepts relevant to application development and issue investigation.

- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including:JavaPythonNode.js

- Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

- Experience with software development methodologies and tools, including:AgileScrumGitJIRAConfluence

- Experience working with cross-functional teams.

- Experience participating in code reviews.

- Ability to develop technical specifications and detailed documentation.

- Ability to write, test, deploy, and support software solutions.

Preferred

- Experience supporting applications in Linux environments.

- Experience using SQL for data validation, troubleshooting, reporting, or application support.

- Strong technical experience in one or more of the following:Mobile technologiesCloud technologiesIoT technologiesBlockchain technologies

- Experience with application deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and technical support.

- Experience supporting software solutions across development, testing, and production environments.

- Experience with tools for build automation, testing, deployment, monitoring, or incident management.

Specific Linux distributions, SQL database products, programming-language versions, and software-tool versions are not specified in the requirement details. These should be confirmed based on the applicable project environment.

Overall Responsibilities

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand technology requirements and design solutions that meet business needs.

- Develop technical specifications and detailed documentation for new features, enhancements, and technical solutions.

- Write, test, deploy, and support software solutions using applicable programming languages, Linux environments, SQL, and project technologies.

- Use Linux and SQL skills to support application analysis, technical troubleshooting, data validation, and issue resolution where applicable.

- Stay current with technology trends and advancements and suggest practical ways to incorporate relevant improvements into existing solutions.

- Conduct code reviews to support code quality, maintainability, and adherence to development standards.

- Participate in resolving technical issues and provide technical support to team members.

- Collaborate with testing teams to ensure software solutions are thoroughly tested and meet defined quality standards.

- Participate in SDLC activities, Agile ceremonies, project planning, development, testing, deployment, and support.

- Contribute to process improvements that increase delivery efficiency, solution reliability, maintainability, and quality.

- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, implementation details, support procedures, and knowledge-sharing materials.

- Support efficient use of application, infrastructure, database, and processing resources.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

Essential

- Proficiency in one or more of the following:JavaPythonNode.js

- Ability to read, write, test, debug, and maintain application code.

- Understanding of programming practices that support reliable and maintainable software.

Preferred

- Experience working with more than one of the listed programming languages.

- Experience writing scripts or utilities for Linux administration, SQL validation, testing, deployment, or technical support.

- Experience developing reusable components or automation utilities.

Databases/Data Management

Essential

- Working knowledge of SQL.

- Understanding of database concepts, data structures, data access, and data integrity.

- Ability to investigate data-related issues and validate application results.

- Ability to assess data requirements when designing and troubleshooting solutions.

Preferred

- Experience with relational or cloud-based database technologies.

- Experience using SQL for data analysis, reconciliation, reporting, or production support.

- Experience with database performance, data quality, migration, or integration activities.

Cloud Technologies

Essential

- Strong understanding of cloud technology platforms and infrastructure.

- Understanding of cloud-related application dependencies, deployment considerations, and technical support requirements.

- Ability to work with cloud technologies where relevant to assigned solutions. Preferred

- Hands-on experience supporting applications in cloud environments.

- Experience with cloud deployment, monitoring, scalability, availability, or infrastructure support.

- Experience identifying opportunities to improve cloud resource efficiency and reduce unnecessary technology consumption.

Frameworks and Libraries

Essential

- Ability to work with the frameworks and libraries used by the assigned software solution.

- Understanding of application dependencies, technical components, and integration requirements.

- Ability to assess framework and library impacts during development, testing, code review, and troubleshooting.

Preferred

- Experience with frameworks associated with Java, Python, or Node.js.

- Experience supporting framework upgrades, dependency changes, or reusable technical components.

- Experience with libraries used for automation, integration, testing, or monitoring.

Development Tools and Methodologies

Essential

- Software Development Life Cycle practices.

- Agile and Scrum methodologies.

- Git.

- JIRA.

- Confluence.

- Code reviews.