Lead Java Developer

Role: Lead Java Developer

Work Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Contact: Sachin.s@synechron.com

Our Challenge:

As a Lead Java Developer, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to work on complex technical requirements. You will be responsible for managing multiple engagements, prioritize and resolve complex problems and escalate as necessary, in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance Java applications.
• Architect and implement microservices using Spring Boot and other relevant frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Manage and optimize databases (Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL) and ensure data integrity.
• Utilize cloud platforms (PCF, Azure) for application deployment and scalability.
• Implement messaging solutions using Kafka and RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Gradle and Docker.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing with JUnit and integration testing.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, conducting code reviews and promoting best practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and performance monitoring.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate into development practices.

Requirements:

You are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java development with strong expertise in Java frameworks.
• Proficient in microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems (Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly PCF and Azure.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker).
• Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and job scheduling tools (Autosys).
• Experience with API management tools like APIGEE.
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience in front-end technologies, particularly React.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment practices.
• Relevant certifications in Java, cloud technologies, or Agile methodologies.

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 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.