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 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.
Our challenge We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior/Lead Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing scalable, robust enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, Kafka, and Angular. Ideal candidate will play a vital role in designing, developing, and implementing complex solutions, leading technical initiatives, and driving best practices.
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 $110k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).
The Role Responsibilities: - Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-level web applications and services.
- Architect and develop microservices using Java with Spring Boot, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with various systems and third-party services.
- Develop, test, and deploy front-end applications using Angular, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly interface.
- Work with Kafka for event-driven architecture, stream processing, and real-time data ingestion.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers within the team.
- Implement best practices for code quality, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation.
- Participate in architectural discussions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to incorporate innovative solutions.
Requirements: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong professional experience in Java full stack development.
- Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
- Hands-on experience working with Kafka and building event-driven systems.
- Proficiency in front-end development using Angular (version 8+ preferred).
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) is advantageous.
- Solid understanding of API design, data modeling, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to architect scalable solutions.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Preferred, but not required: - Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (Jenkins, Maven, Git).
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
We offer: - A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 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.
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