Core Java Developer (Chicago)

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. Synechrons 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 over 9 years of extensive experience in building robust and scalable Java applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in core Java, with expertise in Spring and Spring Boot, and a good understanding of multithreading, data structures, and system internals. Exposure to cloud technologies, CI / CD pipelines, and automation tools is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java applications using Spring and Spring Boot frameworks.
• Analyze and optimize application performance, troubleshoot memory leaks, and resolve complex performance issues.
• Deep understanding of Java internals, especially data structures like HashMap and handling hash collisions.
• Develop and integrate messaging solutions using Kafka.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions with a focus on quality and security.
• Automate deployment and build processes using CI / CD tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Chef.
• Contribute to cloud-based deployments and support GCP (Google Cloud Platform) technologies where applicable.
• Participate in code reviews, provide mentorship to junior team members, and follow best practices.

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S YNECHRONS 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 applicants gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.