Senior Java Developer

Synechron; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Comprehensive insurance

Flexible hybrid policy

RRSP with employer’s contribution up 6

Udemy for Business

Coaching with FinLabs/CoE

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications using Java and Spring Boot. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring security and performance across cloud platforms.

We value hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, and databases (SQL/NoSQL) in distributed architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using Java and Spring/Spring Boot frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, architects, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Design and manage RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Develop unit and integration tests to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external systems as required.
• Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps practices for deployment and monitoring.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka/RabbitMQ

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab

GitHub Actions

Job description

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 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Java Backend Developer with strong experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, modern backend frameworks, microservices, databases, and distributed systems, along with a strong understanding of system design principles.

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using Java and Spring/Spring Boot frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, architects, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Design and manage RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Develop unit and integration tests to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external systems as required.
• Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps practices for deployment and monitoring.

Requirements:

You are:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Java back-end development.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice-to-have:

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience with Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging platforms.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, or OpenTelemetry.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience working with domain-driven design and event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of security standards and practices such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT.
• Experience with performance testing and profiling tools.
• Contributions to technical documentation, engineering standards, or open-source projects.

We can offer you:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• 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
• Flexible hybrid policy to fit your schedule
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%
• A higher education certification policy
• 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 Centre 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 ‘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.