Java Developer at Synechron

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 highly skilled and driven Lead Java Developer with over 10 years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in software development, particularly within the banking, investment banking, or credit card industry sectors. The role requires a deep understanding of credit card/payment industries or similar and the ability to lead and mentor a development team, while ensuring high-quality, scalable, and efficient code. Strong expertise in Java development, coupled with a strong background in financial services, is essential for success in this position.

The Role

Responsibilities:

• 10+ Years of strong Java fundamentals Experience
• A candidate must be hands on senior engineer who will be able to lead the team and will coordinate with offshore team members.
• Should have good communication skills as he will be interacting with business and product teams very often.
• Should be proactive and be ready to take more responsibilities.
• Should have a positive attitude and aptitude.
• Should be able to lead the team of 10+ people at onshore/offshore.
• Should be able to identify project risks, keep all the stakeholders in the loop in timely manner

Requirements:

You are:

• Team Leadership: Lead a team of 10+ developers, both onshore and offshore, ensuring smooth coordination and delivery of project milestones. Act as the point of contact for technical guidance and problem-solving.
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly interact with business and product teams to understand requirements, provide progress updates, and ensure that the development process aligns with business needs.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks to the project early on, assess their impact, and communicate them promptly to all relevant stakeholders. Take proactive steps to mitigate risks and ensure project delivery stays on track.
• Technical Expertise: Provide hands-on technical leadership in Java development, ensuring best practices, code quality, and performance standards are met. Lead by example in writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Mentoring & Coaching: Mentor junior developers, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their roles. Foster a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment to ensure the team remains at the forefront of industry practices.
• Coordination & Collaboration: Work closely with both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring seamless communication, collaboration, and timely delivery of project components.
• Project Ownership: Take ownership of end-to-end project delivery, from technical design to implementation, testing, and deployment. Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet the required quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Encourage and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity, reduce technical debt, and ensure long-term success for the development team.

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.