Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Java Microservices Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure enterprise applications. This role requires a deep understanding of modern microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and API integrations, supporting continuous delivery and operational resilience. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and technical requirements into reliable solutions that support enterprise growth and innovation.

Software Requirements

Required Software Proficiency:

Java (latest LTS version, e.g., Java 11 or 17) — extensive hands-on experience supporting enterprise microservices development
Spring Boot (latest version) — strong expertise in building scalable microservices solutions supporting business workflows
RESTful APIs & GraphQL — experience designing and integrating APIs supporting distributed systems
Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL — supporting data persistence, retrieval, and validation for microservices support
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP — supporting deployment, scaling, and cloud-native development (preferred)
Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (2+ years) — supporting scalable deployment of microservices supported by cloud environments
Version Control: Git, GitHub — managing code, branches, and collaboration in development pipelines

Preferred Software Skills:

Cloud-native tools supporting deployment automation (CI/CD pipelines, Terraform support)
API Gateway and service mesh support supporting integrated cloud services
Support for monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch

Overall Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable microservices supporting enterprise applications and APIs
Collaborate with product, business, and platform teams to define and implement technical solutions supporting operational and growth objectives
Architect and optimize microservices for performance, reliability, and security, following best practices
Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and promote best practices supporting maintainability and scalability
Support cloud deployments with automation, containerization, and orchestration tools supporting DevOps principles
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization supporting high-availability environments
Support system upgrades, patching, and migration activities to support enterprise resilience and compliance
Maintain detailed documentation supporting architecture, deployment, security policies, and operational procedures

Technical Skills (By Category)

Languages & Frameworks (Essential):

Java (latest supported, e.g., Java 11/17), Spring Boot — for microservices architecture and backend development
REST API & GraphQL support for service integration

Databases & Data Management:

SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL — supporting data persistence and retrieval

Cloud & Infrastructure:

AWS, Azure, GCP — supporting cloud deployment, scalability, and high availability (preferred)

Containerization & Orchestration:

Docker, Kubernetes (2+ years) — supporting scalable, containerized microservices deployment

Tools & Automation:

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Terraform, GitHub) support for automated deployment pipelines
Monitoring tools: Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch supporting system health and performance monitoring

Security & Compliance:

Knowledge of encryption, identity management, and network security best practices supporting enterprise security standards

Experience Requirements

8-12 years supporting enterprise-grade microservices architectures and deployment in cloud environments
Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure, and reliable microservices supporting business workflows
Strong background supporting CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and infrastructure automation
Experience working within agile teams and managing collaboration across development, operations, and security teams
Experience supporting regulated industries such as finance or healthcare supporting compliance and data security standards (preferred)

Day-to-Day Activities

Design, develop, and optimize microservices architectures supporting enterprise systems and APIs
Collaborate with product owners, developers, and platform teams for feature delivery and system support
Manage cloud deployments, containers, and orchestration platforms supporting high availability
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve performance, security, and operational issues proactively
Support infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, and system upgrades supporting enterprise resilience
Monitor system health, perform capacity planning, and optimize resource utilization
Document system architecture, processes, and operational procedures supporting compliance and operational excellence

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
8-12 years supporting enterprise microservices, cloud-native deployments, and automation in high-availability environments
Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect are preferred
Proven success supporting secure, scalable, and compliant enterprise systems supporting high transaction volumes and operational resilience

Professional Competencies

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities for complex microservices and cloud environments
Leadership qualities to guide teams, enforce best practices, and drive technical excellence
Effective stakeholder communication to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Adaptability supporting evolving cloud architectures, regulatory standards, and security protocols
Strategic thinking to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency supporting enterprise growth
Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment

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.

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