Java Microservices Developer

Java Microservices Developer | Spring Boot, REST API, Reactive Programming, Cloud Deployment, Security

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic software development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-quality backend systems and microservices that support enterprise digital solutions. Your expertise will contribute to delivering robust APIs, optimizing performance, and enabling innovative features across various business platforms. Working within a collaborative, Agile environment, you will help improve system stability and address evolving business needs effectively.

Software Requirements

• Required: Java 8+, Spring Boot 2.0 (reactive), Hibernate, REST API frameworks (OpenAPI/Swagger), GIT, JUnit, Cucumber, Jenkins, SQL (PostgreSQL or equivalent)

• Preferred: Vert.x, Reactor 3, spring-data, Grafana, Jaeger, Splunk, Kibana, Open API specifications, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins

• Experience level: At least 5-7 years of professional software development experience focused on Java backend systems and microservices architecture

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based microservices and REST APIs, ensuring scalability, security, and performance

• Collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business goals

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and industry standards

• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior team members, and foster best development practices

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, optimize application performance, and support production stability

• Contribute to the automation of test and deployment pipelines, including TDD/BDD practices

• Monitor system health using tools like Grafana, Jaeger, Splunk, and Kibana, and troubleshoot application issues proactively

• Continuously learn and incorporate new frameworks, tools, and methodologies to improve development processes

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Required: Java (version 8+), Java functional and reactive programming (Reactor, WebFlux)

  • Preferred: Additional languages like Kotlin or Scala for microservices

• Databases/Data Management:

  • Relational databases such as PostgreSQL, and familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB)

• Cloud Technologies:

  • Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for deploying and managing microservices preferred but not mandatory

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Spring Boot 2.0 (reactive), Spring Data, Vert.x, Reactor, OpenAPI/Swagger, messaging platforms (Kafka, SQS)

• Development Tools & Methodologies:

  • Git, Jenkins or similar CI/CD pipelines, Agile and DevOps practices, Test-driven development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD) (JUnit, Cucumber, Rest Assured)

• Security Protocols:

  • Understanding of OAuth2, JWT, secure API design, and best practices for data security and compliance

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java backend development, including microservices architecture

• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and related frameworks

• Experience working with reactive programming models and asynchronous microservices

• Proven experience with containerized applications, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools

• Industry experience in finance, banking, or fintech domains is highly preferred

• Alternatively, extensive enterprise backend experience with Java and a focus on microservices technology

Day-to-Day Activities

• Implement, test, and optimize backend microservices and APIs using Java and Spring Boot

• Collaborate with product managers, QA, DevOps, and architecture teams during sprint planning and delivery cycles

• Troubleshoot application issues, perform root cause analysis, and optimize system performance

• Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical documentation, and ensure adherence to quality standards

• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to ensure continuous delivery

• Monitor system health with observability tools and proactively address operational issues

• Keep current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in Java development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent; higher degrees or relevant certifications preferred

• Proven experience in developing scalable, resilient Java microservices within enterprise environments

• Strong knowledge of REST API best practices, security standards, and performance optimization

• Experience with cloud deployment, container orchestration, and automation tools is advantageous

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in software engineering

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and own deliverables within fast-paced environments

• Adaptability to new frameworks, tools, and business requirements

• Focus on creating high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code

• Time and project management skills to prioritize tasks effectively

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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Experience Level

Senior Level