Sr. Java Developer

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. Synechron’s 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 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. Our challenge We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in Java 17+ , Spring Boot , Microservices Architecture , Kafka , MongoDB , and Reactive Programming . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems and event-driven applications. Additional Information* The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Dallas, TX/Pittsburgh, PA is $105k - $115k/year & benefits (see below). The Role Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade backend applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot Build and implement microservices-based architectures for scalable and resilient systems Develop event-driven applications using Apache Kafka Work with MongoDB for data modeling, querying, and performance optimization Implement reactive programming principles using frameworks such as Project Reactor / Spring WebFlux Create and consume RESTful APIs and asynchronous messaging services Write clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code following best practices Collaborate with architects, product managers, QA teams, and DevOps engineers Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical mentoring of junior developers Ensure security, scalability, and reliability of applications in production environments Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Hands-on experience in Java development Strong experience with Java 17+ Solid expertise in Spring Boot Proven experience in designing and developing Microservices Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka Strong knowledge of MongoDB Experience with Reactive Programming using Spring WebFlux , Project Reactor , or similar frameworks Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and asynchronous communication patterns Good knowledge of software design principles, design patterns, and clean architecture Familiarity with unit testing and integration testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito Experience with version control systems like Git Preferred Skills: Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS , Azure , or GCP Experience with monitoring and logging tools Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies 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 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. S YNECHRON’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.