Senior Core 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 looking for a talented and experienced Senior Core Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java programming, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and multi-threading. The Core Java Developer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing our core software solutions, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.

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 Rutherford, NJ is $105k - $115k/year & benefits (see below).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems, delivering high-availability and performance.
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering to design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code that adheres to industry best practices and company standards.
• Conduct software analysis, programming, testing, and debugging.
• Ensure designs comply with specifications and deliver superior product quality.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, providing timely support and maintenance.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with peers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven work experience as a Sr. Core Java Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming.
• In-depth knowledge of Java frameworks and libraries (e.g., Spring, Hibernate).
• Experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, web services, and microservices architecture.
• Understanding of database systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficient in using development tools such as Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, or similar IDEs.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of build tools like Maven or Gradle.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 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

SYNECHRON’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 empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs.

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.