Java Developer | Microservices, Cloud Integration & Enterprise Application Support

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced Developer to oversee Java-based application development and guide a team of developers toward delivering high-quality scalable solutions. This role involves designing and implementing enterprise-grade Java applications fostering innovation through collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensuring the timely delivery of reliable systems aligned with business objectives. The Lead Developer will also champion best practices code quality and continuous improvement within the organization.

Software Requirements

Required Software Proficiency:

• Java (latest LTS versions e.g. Java 11 or 17) extensive experience in developing scalable enterprise Java applications/support systems

• Java frameworks: Spring Hibernate or JSF proven expertise in building modular secure and high-performance applications

• Development tools: Eclipse IntelliJ IDEA or NetBeans proficient in code editing debugging and deployment support

• Databases: SQL Server Oracle MySQL strong database schema design query optimization and data management skills

• Version control: Git Bitbucket experience managing source control workflows branches and collaboration

Preferred Software Skills:

• Build tools: Maven Gradle for dependency management build automation

• Cloud deployment support: AWS Azure or GCP supporting deployment scaling and cloud integration (preferred)

• Continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD): Jenkins Azure DevOps or similar supporting automated build test and release pipelines

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the design development and support of scalable Java enterprise applications including integration with various systems

• Mentor and guide a team of developers; conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices

• Collaborate with product managers architecture teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Develop and implement scalable APIs microservices and backend modules supporting business workflows

• Ensure performance security and reliability of applications through rigorous testing and optimization

• Support cloud integration environment setup and system upgrades supporting operational resilience

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize code quality automation and deployment processes

• Document system architecture coding standards and operational procedures for long-term support

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Languages & Frameworks (Essential):

  • Java (latest LTS) Spring Boot Hibernate core skills for enterprise application development

• Databases & Data Management:

  • SQL Server Oracle MySQL supporting robust data persistence and query optimization

• Cloud & Infrastructure Support:

  • AWS Azure or GCP for deployment scaling and cloud-native architecture support (preferred)

• Build & Automation Tools:

  • Maven Gradle Jenkins Azure DevOps supporting continuous build integration and deployment

• Version Control & Source Management:

  • Git Bitbucket for code management and collaboration

• Security & Best Practices:

  • Understanding of secure coding API security and industry standards (e.g. OWASP)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years supporting scalable Java enterprise applications in high-volume environments

• Proven experience leading development teams implementing software solutions and conducting code reviews

• Extensive experience supporting systems in agile environments supporting timely delivery and quality standards

• Knowledge supporting Cloud integration environment deployment and automation is preferred

• Experience working within regulated industries supporting compliance and security standards is advantageous

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop enhance and support Java enterprise applications APIs and microservices supporting critical business processes

• Lead code reviews enforce coding standards and optimize performance and security

• Collaborate with stakeholders architecture teams and DevOps to facilitate deployment and operation support

• Troubleshoot development performance or security issues swiftly and effectively

• Mentor junior developers and actively promote best practices and continuous learning

• Support system upgrades environment provisioning and cloud integration activities

• Maintain detailed technical documentation including architecture code and operational procedures

• Participate in daily stand-ups sprint planning and retrospectives supporting Agile development

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related discipline

• 6 years of enterprise Java application development experience supporting large-scale high-availability systems

• Certifications in Java frameworks cloud platforms or agile practices are a plus

• Proven track record supporting application scalability security and process automation in enterprise environments

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities supporting complex system and code issues

• Leadership skills to guide teams enforce standards and support continuous improvement

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for technical and non-technical audiences

• Adaptability to evolving technologies security standards and enterprise needs

• Strategic thinking supporting scalable reliable and secure application architectures

• Effective organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines in dynamic environments

SYNECHRONS 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 applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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