Scala Developer

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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 16,500 , and has 58 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

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 NYC, NY is $110K - $115K/year & benefits (see below).

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Java/Scala Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in backend development using Java and Scala, building scalable, high-performance applications in a distributed environment. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement robust solutions. . This role involves building high performance, scalable, and secure enterprise applications that support mission critical banking platforms and ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Core Java, Service Oriented and Microservices architectures, and modern Spring based frameworks, along with a solid understanding of the banking technology landscape

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Scala
• Build and enhance microservices-based architectures
• Develop APIs and integrate with external/internal systems
• Work with big data processing frameworks and real-time data pipelines
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and QA teams
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
• Ensure application scalability, security, and reliability
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline setup and automation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Java (8 ) and Scala development
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts
• Experience with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and Microservices architecture
• Familiarity with functional programming concepts (Scala)
• Experience with Kafka, Spark, or other distributed processing frameworks
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle)

Additional Information:

• Final interview will be conducted in person at the client’s office
• Candidates should be comfortable with in-person interviews

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 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.