Senior Software Architect (Python+JAVA+AI)

At Synapse, we are a forward-thinking technology services firm dedicated to fueling digital transformation and business agility for data-driven enterprises worldwide. From conceptualizing innovative ideas to deploying cloud native solutions that sync digital and real-world ecosystems, we deliver end-to-end services-including managed cloud operations, full-stack application development with AI-powered applications built through our cutting-edge AI Workbench, advanced data analytics, IoT prototyping, and hypercare operations-to help clients unlock performance, security, and scalability.We are seeking a dynamic Backend/AI Engineer with strong expertise in Java and Python, and a passion for building modern, scalable, and intelligent systems. The role involves working on reactive and event-driven architectures, leveraging technologies like Kafka, Flink, and Redis to build real-time, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will also have exposure to conversational AI platforms (such as Dialogflow CX), along with a solid understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and agent-based architectures, enabling the development of advanced AI-driven solutions.Note: Preference will be given to candidates who are local to the job location or possess a valid GreenCard.Experience: 6-8 yearsLocation: Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NCWork Schedule: 3 days in office/2 days remoteNo. of Positions: 5Core Skill Requirements:6-8 years of strong experience in Java development, including proficiency in Spring/Spring Boot.4-5 years of experience with Python, focused on backend or data-driven development.Deep understanding of Reactive Programming (WebFlux, etc.)Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures.Experience with Flink for stream processing and data pipelines.Proficiency in Redis for caching and performance optimization.Database expertise in both MongoDB (NoSQL) and Oracle (RDBMS).Strong experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.GraphQL knowledge is good to have, but not mandatory.Al/Conversational Platform Exposure:Good understanding of Google Dialogflow CX or similar conversational AI frameworks.Exposure to LLM (Large Language Models), agentic architectures, and prompt engineering concepts.Familiarity with ADK (Agent Development Kit), Playbook, or similar agentic frameworks.Interested candidates can share resumes at g.punjabi@thesynapses.com or can apply to this job post at their earliest.