Senior Java Software Engineer

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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 17000, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

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Our Challenge:

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with proven Greenfield design expertise and a strong Java development background to lead the architecture and delivery. This role involves close collaboration with the client's Enterprise Architect and Delivery Director to deliver large-scale, innovative solutions leveraging Gen AI.

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 Chicago, IL is $100k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Design and develop web user interfaces and APIs using Java/JavaScript/Spring/Angular technologies.
• Develop application code, write unit tests and integration tests using Junit/Spock/Jasmine/Karma.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, UX Design teams and downstream systems.
• Build cloud-native applications using container technologies like Docker and deploy in OpenShift/AWS EKS
• Support the production release, monitoring and triaging issues on time

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
• 9+ years of IT work experience in frontend and backend frameworks.
• Good hands-on experience in core Java, Spring-boot, Microservices.
• Good experience in Angular or React.Js.
• Strong expertise with HTML, JavaScript, and writing cross-browser compatible code.
• Good understanding of AJAX, JavaScript DOM manipulation techniques, JavaScript MV-VM/MVC frameworks and SPA applications.
• Experience using JavaScript tools like Node.js, Webpack, Jasmine, Karma, Protractor, JSLint, etc.
• Writing extensive unit tests using automated TDD task. Creating E2E test suites for all components, and running them with Protractor (or a well-reasoned alternative).
• Knowledge of Java EE technologies, Spring framework (i.e. Core, Security, MVC).
• Experience with build automation using Ant or Maven or Gradle.
• Preferred experience with Cloud and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS, EKS
• Preferred experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Gitlab CI or ElectricFlow.
• Good in database queries.
• Working experience of iterative and incremental development process.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills is key.

Preferred, but not required:

• Work experience in PCF, GCP, Python
• Unix shell scripting experience.
• Database experience - Oracle SQL/PLSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, RDS, DynamoDB

We offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 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.

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. xhyhwjd 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.