Java Microservices & Cloud Developer

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced Java Developer (Microservices & Cloud) to lead the design development and deployment of scalable enterprise applications. This role involves driving technical innovation translating business requirements into robust solutions and guiding development teams to deliver high-quality secure and high-performance systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java microservices architecture and cloud platforms contributing to strategic technology initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Extensive experience with Java (latest versions) (Java 8 or higher)

  • Proficiency with Java frameworks such as Spring Hibernate or similar

  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) for deploying scalable applications

  • Version control proficiency using Git (GitHub GitLab or Bitbucket)

  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and service integration techniques

  • Familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle

• Preferred:

  • Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker Kubernetes)

  • Experience with RESTful APIs API management and DevOps practices (Jenkins CI/CD pipelines)

  • Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB Redis) and data caching strategies

  • Exposure to enterprise integration frameworks (Apache Camel Kafka)

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of scalable secure and reliable Java-based microservices and enterprise applications.

• Collaborate with product and business teams to translate requirements into technical designs and architectures.

• Guide and mentor development teams to ensure adherence to best practices coding standards and quality metrics.

• Drive architecture discussions perform code reviews and optimize application performance.

• Implement and support cloud deployment strategies ensuring high availability security and scalability.

• Support continuous integration and delivery pipelines to enable rapid and reliable release cycles.

• Participate in designing API interfaces service integration workflows and system security controls.

• Conduct performance tuning troubleshoot system issues and guide disaster recovery planning.

• Stay abreast of evolving technology trends propose innovative solutions and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages (Essential):

  • Java (latest stable versions e.g. Java 11)

  • Preferred: JavaScript Python for auxiliary tasks or integrations

• Frameworks & Libraries (Essential):

  • Spring (Core Boot Data MVC)

  • Hibernate or equivalent ORM

  • REST API development and integration

• Cloud Technologies (Essential):

  • Cloud deployment (AWS Azure or GCP) including services for compute storage and networking

• Containerization & Orchestration (Preferred):

  • Docker Kubernetes

• Build & CI/CD Tools (Essential):

  • Maven or Gradle

  • Jenkins GitLab CI/CD or similar tools

• Databases & Data Management (Preferred):

  • Relational databases: Oracle MySQL SQL Server

  • NoSQL databases: MongoDB Redis

Experience Requirements

• 8 years of enterprise Java development experience with a focus on microservices architecture and cloud deployment.

• Proven leadership in delivering scalable high-availability applications.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) in production environments.

• Experience designing and supporting APIs service layers and distributed systems.

• Industry experience supporting financial services fintech or regulated industries is a plus.

• Alternative pathways include extensive enterprise application development with expertise in microservices and cloud infrastructure.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and maintain scalable microservices supporting business functions.

• Design review and optimize system architecture for performance and security.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on feature development API design and integration efforts.

• Support cloud deployment configuration and scaling strategies.

• Troubleshoot production issues perform root cause analysis and implement performance improvements.

• Drive automation for build testing deployment and monitoring processes.

• Conduct code reviews enforce coding standards and mentor junior developers.

• Document system design deployment architecture and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field.

• 8 years of experience in Java-based enterprise system development.

• Proven expertise in microservices architecture cloud deployment and CI/CD pipelines.

• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Solutions Architect Azure Architect GCP Professional Cloud Architect) are a plus.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

• Support experience in financial or highly regulated industries is advantageous.

Professional Competencies

• Strategic thinking to design scalable secure and innovative solutions.

• Leadership and mentorship capability to guide development teams.

• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Adaptability to evolving technology landscapes and organizational priorities.

• Ownership mindset with focus on operational excellence security and performance.

• Continuous learning orientation to stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices.

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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