Java Developer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20 years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500 , and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications using Java technologies. You will lead the development of microservices-based solutions, working with modern frameworks and tools such as Spring Boot, MongoDB, Kafka, and multithreaded programming to deliver high-performance, resilient applications.

Additional Information:

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with the law, the base salary for this role if filled within Iselin, NJ is $110K to $120K/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance Java applications based on microservices architecture.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain data storage solutions utilizing MongoDB.
• Implement messaging and event-driven systems using Kafka.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues to ensure optimal application performance.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce coding standards.
• Participate in architecture discussions and decision-making for scalable distributed systems.
• Ensure application security and data integrity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8 years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java SE and multithreading/concurrent programming.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases, especially MongoDB.
• Proven experience implementing event-driven architectures with Kafka.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• 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 encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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.