Sr. Java Developer

Synechron; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days of paid annual leave

Comprehensive insurance plan

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A multinational consulting firm is looking for a Senior Java Developer with AI experience to join their team in Halifax. The successful candidate will design technical architectures and support strategic initiatives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital products. Solid Java, DevOps, and AI skills are essential, along with experience in containerized applications. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from CAD$90k to CAD$100k/year with comprehensive benefits, a flexible hybrid work policy, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in developing end-to-end solutions.
• Experience with containerized applications and performance testing.
• Proficient in analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and document robust API integrations.
• Troubleshoot and debug integration problems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members.

Skills

Java Streams, Collections, Multithreading

Spring Boot

DevOps

Kubernetes

Machine Learning Fundamentals

Generative AI Skills

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

JIRA

Confluence

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 16,850+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Java Developer with AI Experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in developing end‑to‑end solutions, supporting our strategic initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality digital products. You will play a key role in designing technical architectures, coding, and adopting emerging technologies to keep our solutions at the forefront of innovation.

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 Halifax, NS is CAD$90k - CAD$100k/year and benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Design and document robust API integrations to facilitate email data exchange between Client and 3rd party vendor API’s.
• Create Detailed specification and documentation for API’s including endpoint definition, request/response formats, authentication mechanism and error handling procedures.
• Troubleshoot and debug integration problems working closely with development teams and 3rd party vendor teams.
• Collaborate closely with product owner, business analysts as well as business users including compliance/audit teams.
• Develop a deep understanding of email message attributes and ways of processing thousands of messages per second, in a fault tolerant, resilient and scalable manner.
• Ensure Security and efficiency of Containerized application.
• Conduct performance testing and optimization of containerized application.
• Provide technical Support and Guidance to other Team members.
• Provide Level 2 support as needed.

Requirements

• Core Development skills –
• Analytical and Problem Solving Aptitude
• Major Design Patterns
• Common Data Structure and Algorithms
• Java Streams, Collections, Multithreading, Spring Boot, Unit and Integration Testing in Spring Boot, JPA, Java Security, Spring Cloud, Configurations and Deployment on Kubernetes
• DevOps experience with continuous integration/delivery best‑practices, technologies and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Ansible, SonarQube, Checkmarx.
• Kubernetes Concepts and Components
• Generative AI Skills (2+ Years)
• Machine Learning Fundamentals
• Familiarity with common ML/DL models
• Prototype, build, test, and deploy products powered by GenAI/LLM technology on a large scale.
• In depth Understanding of MCP Protocol
• Prompt Engineering Skills
• Developing MCP Client and Servers and integrating with the UI Clients.

Preferred skills

• Big Data, Messaging (JMS or Kafka), Enterprise Integration Architecture Patterns, Understanding of Scalable Architectures

We offer

• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 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.
• 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 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.

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.