Java Application 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 17,000, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a skilled Sr. Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, NoSQL databases, REST APIs, and Angular or React.js.

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 Menlo Park, CA is $95k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications using Java and modern frontend technologies.
• Build scalable microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Design and integrate secure RESTful APIs.
• Implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.
• Work with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or Redis.
• Develop responsive user interfaces using Angular or React.js.
• Write unit and integration tests, perform code reviews, and troubleshoot application issues.
• Collaborate with product, QA, architecture, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment.
• Contribute to CI/CD, cloud deployment, and application performance improvements.

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with Java 17 or higher.
• Proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Apache Kafka and REST API development.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Experience with Angular or React.js, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with testing tools such as JUnit, Mockito, Jest, or Cypress.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in banking, fintech, payments, or financial services
• Knowledge of secure coding, biometrics, encryption, OAuth, and PCI DSS
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Fastlane, Jenkins, Bitrise, or GitHub Actions

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 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.