Senior Java Backend Engineer

Synechron; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Personal leave (floating days)

Comprehensive insurance

RRSP with 4% employer contribution

Udemy for Business access

Coaching opportunities

Projects with tier-one banks

Diverse global culture

Job summary

Synechron in Montreal is seeking an experienced Backend Java Developer to join a fast-paced team working on risk and model management systems. You will deliver high-quality, scalable Java solutions, collaborate with stakeholders, and support CI/CD and DevOps practices.

The role emphasizes performance, collaboration, and use of Java, SQL/NoSQL, and related tools across an agile environment. 7–15 years of backend Java experience is expected, with knowledge of NoSQL, JPA/Hibernate, and modern

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of backend Java experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java design principles and patterns.
• Experience with NoSQL databases and SQL databases.
• Familiar with CI/CD, DevOps, and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Own project development related to risk management systems.
• Develop, test, and deliver high-performance Java code in an agile setup.
• Collaborate with team and business units to define specs and standards.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Enhance existing features and innovate new ones.
• Work across Java, SQL, NoSQL and related tools.

Skills

Java backend development

NoSQL MongoDB

CI/CD DevOps

SQL DB2

JPA/Hibernate

TDD / BDD

GIT

Unix/Linux

XML / JSON

JBehave / Cucumber

Tools

Gradle

Jenkins

Liquibase

JBehave

Cucumber

MongoDB

DB2

Snowflake

Job description

At Synechron, began life in 2001 as a small, self-funded team of technology specialists. Since then, we’ve grown our organization to 16,700 people, across 57 offices, in 22 countries, in key global markets.

Innovative tech solutions for business

We're now a leading global digital consulting firm, providing innovative technology solutions for business. As a trusted partner, we're always at the forefront of change as we lead digital optimization and modernization journeys for our clients.

Customized end-to-end solutions

Our expertise in AI, Consulting, Data, Digital, Cloud & DevOps and Software Engine

The client is looking for an experienced Backend Java Developer to join a team actively working on advanced risk and model management systems. The environment is agile, with heavy investments in new features, DevOps practices, and system performance improvements. The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable Java solutions, collaborating closely with team members and stakeholders, and ensuring timely project delivery

Responsibilities

• Own project development related to the risk management system, clarifying business needs.
• Develop, test, and deliver high-performance Java code within an agile setup.
• Collaborate with the team and business units to define detailed specifications and standards.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and incorporate best DevOps practices.
• Enhance existing functionalities while innovating new features.
• Work across technologies using Java, SQL, NoSQL, and related tools.
• Contribute to a collaborative and dynamic agile environment.

Skillls

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 7-15 years in Java backend development.
• Deep understanding of software design principles and patterns.
• Proficiency in Java (class loading, garbage collection, Java 8 features).
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Familiarity with BDD tools like JBehave or Cucumber.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, Gradle, Jenkins, Liquibase.
• Experience with SQL databases like DB2.
• ORM knowledge such as JPA/Hibernate.
• Familiarity with Snowflake, XML, JSON, UNIX/Linux.
• Experience with TDD and source control (GIT).

We can offer

• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days)
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%
• licy 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 truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

SYNECHRON’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 ‘Synclusive’ 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