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About the role
ABOUT US
Syniti, part of Capgemini, tackles the hardest work in data for the world’s largest organizations. We combine intelligent software with deep data expertise to help the Fortune2000 tackle complex data challenges and drive measurable business outcomes with business-ready data. Syniti’s Data First strategy transforms data from an afterthought into a strategic asset—unlocking insights, reducing risk, and fueling growth. With over 5,000 successful projects, we support the full data lifecycle through a unified platform for migration, quality, replication, matching, master data management, analytics, governance, and strategy. Operating globally across industries, Syniti’s award-winning software, expert consultants give enterprises a unique edge in managing and maximizing their data. Syniti’s cloud-native platform sets new standards in enterprise data management, combining powerful SaaS solutions with deep domain expertise. Designed for agility and scale, our technology helps customers accelerate digital transformation, drive innovation, and make confident decisions with trusted data. Every product enhancement is built to solve real business challenges—empowering organizations to unlock value from their data faster and more effectively.
Role Description
The Distinguished Engineer is a top-tier technical leader responsible for shaping Syniti’s long-term technology vision and ensuring we remain at the forefront of data solutions and enterprise software innovation. This role operates beyond an individual contributor scope, serving as a strategic advisor to engineering leadership, product teams, and business stakeholders. Distinguished Engineers lead org-wide technology decisions, drive high-stakes innovation, and influence global industry best practices. They are also visible external though leaders, representing Syniti at conferences, open-source communities, and technical forums. Their contributions have far-reaching impact, improving platform scalability, security, and architecture – ultimately driving revenue growth and competitive differentiation.
Primary Responsibilities
Technology Leadership & Strategy
- Define and drive Syniti’s long-term technical strategy and innovation roadmap
- Architect high-scale, mission-critical platforms with enterprise-grade security and performance
- Lead organization-wide technical initiatives that drive competitive advantage Business & Product Impact
- Partner with C-level executives and product leaders to align technical strategy with business objectives
- Shape engineering investment decisions that accelerate revenue growth and customer success
- Identify and resolve scalability, security, and reliability risks at an organizational level
Industry Influence & Thought Leadership
- Represent Syniti in external technology forums, standards bodies, and open-source initiatives
- Publish white papers, research findings, or patents to advance industry knowledge
- Speak at conferences, events, and executive roundtables to establish Syniti as a leader in enterprise data solutions
Mentorship & Organizational Growth
- Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, fostering technical excellence and leadership
- Establish and drive engineering best practices, technical standards, and methodologies
- Influence hiring, talent development, and technical upskilling across the organization
Requirements
Experience & Expertise
- 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in technical leadership
- Proven experience driving large-scale, cross-team technical initiatives in enterprise SaaS or cloud platforms
- Deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud architecture (AWS preferred) , and full-stack development
- Master of Go, C#, React, TypeScript/JavaScript, SQL/NoSQL databases, and modern DevOps practices
Business & Strategic Impact
- Experience in aligning technical decisions with business and product goals
- Ability to evaluate and prioritize technology investments for maximum ROI
- Strong track record of influencing executives, product teams, and external stakeholders
Innovation & Industry Leadership
- Contributions to open-source projects, patents, or technical publications
- Experience representing a company in industry forums, research collaborations, or speaking engagements
- Ability to forecast technology trends and integrate emerging innovations into company strategy
Leadership & Collaboration
- Outstanding mentorship skills, with a history of developing senior engineers
- Proven ability to build and foster high-performance engineering cultures
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives and external audiences
Benefits
- Ability to work remotely with a talented, diverse, global team
- Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- A conducive and agile work environment emphasizing work-life balance
- Opportunity to influence product direction and contribute to a broader strategy WHAT WE OFFER
Trust in your talent. At Syniti you will find a supportive environment and access to learning tools, but micromanagement is not our style. Growth. We are growing rapidly and steadily solving the biggest challenges enterprise companies are faced with today. There was never a better time to join and grow with us. Most importantly you will have the chance to shape our journey and share in our success story. Support. We all rely on each other and enable each other to be successful. You won’t stand alone. Curiosity and genuine interest in you. We all have our different stories, all equally fascinating with each depicting a different journey and we want to hear them all. Recognition. We are the sum of individual achievements, and we always take the time to celebrate them. An open organisation. Titles don’t define access at Syniti. We stay humble regardless of where we sit in the organisation. We want to hear every voice, listen to all the ideas and make sure everyone’s work is seen and valued.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Syniti, we’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and fair workplace where everyone belongs and thrives. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger — and we value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and voices each person brings to our team. We welcome applicants based on their skills and potential, and we’re dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of personal background. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know — we’re here to support you.
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About BackOffice Associates
BackOffice Associates, LLC is a South Harwich, MA based software and services company focused on data migration, information governance, master data management (MDM) and data quality for enterprise systems. The company has global offices in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Singapore, Dubai, India and Australia with development offices and corporate headquarters based in the United States.