Senior Java Engineer (Temporal Workflow)

Synechron

Sydney

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Java Engineer with strong Temporal Workflow expertise to design, build, and support scalable distributed applications and workflow orchestration platforms in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

The role emphasizes Java-based microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native delivery, collaborating with architects, product owners, and engineering teams to ensure resilient solutions and robust integrations across platforms.

Qualifications

7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
Proficient with Java 11/17+ and microservices.
Experience with Temporal Workflow Engine and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern backend frameworks.
Build and implement workflow orchestration solutions using Temporal.
Develop scalable microservices and distributed systems.
Create robust APIs and integrations across internal and external platforms.
Design fault-tolerant, event-driven architectures with high availability and resiliency.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and engineering teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security requirements.
Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance optimizations.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Skills

Java

Temporal Workflow Engine

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Kafka

JMS

Distributed Systems

Multi-threading

API Security

Cloud Platforms

Tools

Temporal SDK

Kafka

JMS

Job description

Synechron is a global technology consulting firm that helps leading organisations accelerate digital transformation through innovation, expertise, and agility. With more than 16,500 professionals across around 60 offices in over 21 countries, we combine deep industry knowledge with advanced capabilities in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data engineering.

Our regional teams, supported by strategic delivery centres, provide scalable, cost-efficient solutions tailored to local markets. Through our award-winning Synechron Labs accelerators and strategic partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Databricks, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, we enable clients to innovate fast and lead with confidence.

Location: Sydney, Australia

Employment Type: Contract / Permanent

Experience: 7+ Years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Java Engineer with strong Temporal Workflow expertise to design, build, and support scalable distributed applications and workflow orchestration platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in Java-based microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and workflow automation using Temporal.

This role involves working closely with architects, product owners, and engineering teams to deliver highly resilient, cloud-native solutions in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern backend frameworks.
Build and implement workflow orchestration solutions using Temporal.
Develop scalable microservices and distributed systems.
Create robust APIs and integrations across internal and external platforms.
Design fault-tolerant, event-driven architectures with high availability and resiliency.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and engineering teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security requirements.
Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance optimizations.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Required Skills & Experience