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
As a Java Developer, Candidate will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to work on complex technical requirements. Candidate will be responsible for managing multiple engagements, prioritize and resolve complex problems and escalate as necessary, in a fast-paced environment.
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 Charlotte, NC is $90k - $120K/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable Java applications for commodity or capital markets.
- Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Implement trading algorithms, risk management tools, and other financial applications.
- Optimize application performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
- Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to maintain high-quality standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications and enhance their functionality as needed.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practices.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement in software development processes.
Requirements:
You are:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in Java development with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Proven experience in financial services, specifically in commodity or capital markets.
- Proficiency in frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Strong understanding of relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and experience with NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and version control systems (Git).
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 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.
