Java Developer | Spring Boot | Cloud (Azure) | Microservices | DevOps & Containerization

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a skilled Java Developer to design develop and deploy high-performance cloud-native applications in a fast-paced enterprise environment. This role focuses on leveraging Java 11 and Spring Boot to build scalable backend solutions integrated with Azure cloud services. The developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement CI/CD pipelines automate infrastructure and deliver reliable secure and maintainable solutions aligned with organizational strategies and client needs.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Proficiency in Java (version 11 or above) with experience in developing scalable backend applications.

• Hands-on experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks for building microservices.

• Strong knowledge of SQL and experience writing optimized queries.

• Experience with Hibernate and JPA patterns for ORM-based data access.

• Basic understanding of Linux/Unix environments and commands.

• Familiarity with Azure cloud platform and services (Azure App Services Functions Storage).

• Experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes preferably Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

• Version control and CI/CD experience with tools like GitLab Jenkins or Azure DevOps.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of infrastructure provisioning tools such as Terraform or Helm.

• Understanding of AKS architecture and best practices.

• Exposure to scripting languages like Shell and Python.

• Experience with helm charts for deploying applications.

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop backend services using Java Spring Boot and related frameworks to support scalable cloud-native applications.

• Design deploy and maintain cloud-native architectures on Azure including App Services Functions and AKS.

• Implement and optimize continuous integration and delivery pipelines to enable rapid reliable deployments.

• Collaborate with product owners UI/UX teams and operations to ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements.

• Write clean efficient and well-documented code following best practices for security performance and maintainability.

• Contribute to IaC development and cloud infrastructure automation leveraging Terraform Helm or similar tools.

• Monitor application performance troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis to address system bottlenecks and errors.

Performance outcomes:
Consistent delivery of scalable secure and efficient cloud-native applications that meet business objectives and operational SLAs.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

• Essential: Java (11) with Spring Boot Shell scripting Python (preferred)

• Preferred: Additional languages like or TypeScript for full-stack scope

Databases/Data Management:

• Essential: SQL query writing and optimization (SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL)

• Preferred: NoSQL databases like MongoDB or CosmosDB

Cloud Technologies:

• Essential: Azure Platform (App Services Functions Storage AKS)

• Preferred: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud multi-cloud architecture

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Essential: Spring Boot Hibernate REST API JPA

• Preferred: Microservices frameworks API gateways messaging systems

Development Tools & Methodologies:

• Essential: Git Jenkins CI/CD pipelines Agile/Scrum practices

• Preferred: Terraform Helm Docker Kubernetes (AKS) Monitoring tools like CloudWatch Prometheus Grafana

Security & Compliance:

Basic knowledge of secure coding data encryption and identity management within cloud platforms.

Experience Requirements

• 7 years of professional experience in enterprise Java backend development.

• Proven experience designing and deploying scalable microservices on cloud platforms especially Azure.

• Demonstrated success implementing CI/CD pipelines infrastructure automation and container orchestration.

• Experience in agile environments delivering complex solutions within deadlines.

• Industry sectors such as finance banking fintech or enterprise solutions preferred; relevant supporting experience acceptable.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and deploy backend microservices and APIs using Java/Spring Boot and cloud-native tools.

• Build and optimize cloud infrastructure for high availability security and scalability.

• Automate deployment configuration and infrastructure provisioning with Terraform Helm and CI/CD tools.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements design solutions and troubleshoot issues.

• Conduct code reviews enforce best practices and mentor junior developers.

• Monitor system health analyze logs and perform root cause investigations.

• Document architecture deployment processes and operational guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or relevant discipline.

• 7 years of experience implementing enterprise Java solutions with Spring Boot in cloud environments.

• Cloud certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect or Developer are a plus.

• Proven experience with containerization IaC and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong troubleshooting debugging and system optimization skills.

• Excellent communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving for complex system support and development.

• Leadership qualities to guide team initiatives mentor peers and foster best practices.

• Clear communication to coordinate with diverse teams and articulate technical solutions.

• Adaptability to emerging cloud DevOps and microservices trends.

• Ownership of deliverables with a focus on quality security and operational excellence.

• Effective time management to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines

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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