Java Developer

Synechron · Mumbai

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Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a Java Developer with 5+ years of experience to design, develop, test, and maintain reliable Java applications. The role will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, resolve technical issues, and support continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.

Software Requirements

Required

• Java 8+; Java 17+ preferred
• Spring and Spring Boot
• Microservices and REST APIs
• Hibernate or comparable ORM technology
• Gradle and Git
• CI/CD pipelines
• Basic Linux command-line skills
• One or more of MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server
• Experience with Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, NetBeans, or a comparable IDE
• Unit and integration testing

Preferred

• Struts
• Spring Data, Spring Security, or Spring Cloud
• Cloud platforms and containerization
• Application monitoring and logging tools

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Design and implement services using Java, Spring, and microservices principles.
• Write clean, efficient, secure, and maintainable code.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues within agreed timelines.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and release activities.
• Collaborate with business, product, quality, architecture, and operations teams.
• Contribute to Agile planning, estimation, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with relevant Java technologies and development practices.
• Consider performance, scalability, security, and responsible use of technology resources.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

Essential: Java and object-oriented programming.
Preferred: Java 17+, scripting or additional programming languages.

Databases and Data Management

Essential: SQL, relational database concepts, transactions, indexing, and experience with MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
Preferred: Database design, query optimization, migrations, or NoSQL exposure.

Cloud Technologies

Essential: Understanding of applications deployed in hosted or cloud environments.
Preferred: Cloud deployment, containers, orchestration, and monitoring.

Frameworks and Libraries

Essential: Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST APIs, and microservices.
Preferred: Struts, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud, messaging, or caching.

Development Tools and Methodologies

Essential: Gradle, Git, CI/CD, Linux basics, Agile delivery, automated testing, and code reviews.
Preferred: Static analysis, security scanning, test-coverage tools, and observability platforms.

Security Protocols

Essential: Secure coding, input validation, access control, data protection, and vulnerability awareness.
Preferred: Spring Security, token-based authentication, and security testing.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Experience with Spring, Java frameworks, relational databases, CI/CD, and application support.
• Experience working in cross-functional or Agile teams.
• Financial services, consulting, technology, or other regulated-industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Equivalent practical experience, technical training, certifications, open-source contributions, or substantial project work may be considered in place of some formal requirements.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Write, review, and maintain Java code.
• Develop APIs, services, and database integrations.
• Create and execute automated tests.
• Investigate defects, logs, performance issues, and production incidents.
• Participate in daily team meetings, planning, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and select solutions.
• Maintain build scripts, CI/CD pipelines, documentation, and release materials.
• Make implementation decisions within established architecture, security, and delivery standards, escalating significant risks when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Java certification is preferred but not required.
• Completion of required Synechron onboarding, security, compliance, and project training.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in Java and related technologies.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate risks early.
• Attention to code quality, security, testing, and documentation.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to contribute constructively to team decisions and continuous improvement.

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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