Our challenge
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Lead Java Developer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and Business Process Management (BPM) using Flowable BPM.
As a Lead Java Developer, candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and leading scalable enterprise-grade applications, mentoring development teams, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of Java and Spring Boot applications.
- Build and maintain scalable microservices and REST APIs.
- Design and implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.
- Develop and integrate workflow solutions using Flowable BPM.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews.
- Collaborate with product, architecture, QA, and DevOps teams.
- Troubleshoot complex technical and production issues.
- Promote best practices in coding, testing, security, and performance.
- Contribute to CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud-native deployments
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in software development, with strong Java expertise.
- Hands-on experience with Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Spring Framework.
- Strong knowledge of microservices and RESTful API development.
- Practical experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
- Experience with Flowable BPM.
- Knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL.
- Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, JUnit, Mockito, and CI/CD tools.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Preferred Skills:
- Certifications in Java, Spring, Flowable or cloud technologies
- Experience in domains such as Banking and payments.
- Knowledge of container orchestration, workflow optimization, and process automation strategies
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.
