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. Synechrons 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 14500 and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.
Our challenge
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a strong core Java developer with extensive experience in microservices multithreading Spring Boot SQL and large-scale databases. A background in financial services is highly preferred.
Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other accordance with law the base salary for this role if filled within New York NY is$120k - $135k/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Design develop test and maintain robust Java applications and microservices that meet business requirements.
- Architect and implement scalable high-performance microservices using Spring Boot and related technologies.
- Handle multi-threaded programming concurrency control and performance tuning to ensure low-latency reliable systems.
- Collaborate with frontend backend and data teams to define APIs and data models; ensure secure well-documented interfaces.
- Build and optimize SQL queries; work with large complex databases and data structures.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines code reviews and automated testing to ensure quality and faster delivery.
- Participate in architectural discussions provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers.
- Adhere to best practices for security reliability and compliance within a financial services context.
- Troubleshoot production issues perform root-cause analysis and implement durable fixes.
Requirements:
- Strong Core Java expertise (Java 8/11/17 with a deep understanding of JVM internals garbage collection and performance tuning).
- Microservices architecture experience; design and implement scalable services.
- Multithreading and concurrency mastery; thread-safe programming and synchronization techniques.
- Spring Framework; extensive experience with Spring Boot Spring Data Spring Cloud and related ecosystems.
- SQL proficiency with hands-on experience optimizing complex queries; familiarity with relational databases (e.g. Oracle PostgreSQL MS SQL).
- Experience working with large databases and data warehousing concepts.
- Financial services domain experience is highly preferred (trading risk settlements market data regulatory reporting etc.).
- Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable in a multinational matrixed environment.
Preferred but not required:
- Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS GCP Azure) and related security practices.
- Knowledge of data security encryption and regulatory compliance in finance.
- Certification or coursework related to Java Spring or financial technologies.
- Prior consulting or client-facing experience.
- Contribution to open-source projects or internal tech communities.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
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 worlds leading tier-one banks financial institutions and insurance firms.
- A flat and approachable organization.
- A truly diverse fun-loving and global work culture.
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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