Lead 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 an experienced and innovative Lead Java Developer to lead the development team in designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge applications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Java backend development and modern frontend frameworks, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level software solutions in a cloud-native environment. Candidate will play a critical role in shaping our architecture, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring quality standards.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Pittsburgh, PA is $115k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance full-stack applications using the provided technology stack.
• Collaborate with product owners, UI/UX designers, and other stakeholders to define project scope and technical requirements.
• Drive the architecture, design, and best practices for microservices, leveraging Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and reactive programming paradigms.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs, integrate with various data sources (SQL and NoSQL), and ensure seamless service communication using REST, gRPC, and Kafka.
• Frontend development using Angular, RxJS, HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript to create intuitive, responsive SPAs.
• Ensure high quality through rigorous testing with JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, Cucumber, and related tools.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines employing Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and related tools to automate deployments.
• Implement monitoring and tracing solutions (Dynatrace, Log Scale) for system health and performance.
• Mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and Agile development environment.
• Maintain code quality, security, and performance standards; conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to architecture guidelines.
• Collaborate on DevOps and cloud infrastructure optimization.
• Manage project documentation and issue tracking via Jira and Confluence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Extensive experience with Java and core Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Webflux, Security, Batch, Cloud).
• Strong front-end skills with Angular, RxJS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing RESTful services and integrating with various databases: Oracle, MongoDB, Elasticsearch.
• Experience working with messaging platforms like Apache Kafka and service communication protocols such as REST and gRPC.
• Solid understanding of DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm.
• Hands-on experience with cloud and infrastructure platforms, particularly Red Hat OpenShift.
• Strong knowledge of automated testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace and Log Scale.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred, but not required:

• Knowledge of microservices architectures and distributed systems patterns.
• Experience with API gateways, service meshes, and container orchestration.
• Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience..

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.

S YNECHRON’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.