Java Development Lead

Synechron Technologies Pvt. Ltd._INDIA Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in Chennai is seeking an experienced Java Development Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications.

The role requires strong expertise in Java technologies, architecture, leadership, and team management to deliver high-quality software solutions. The candidate will lead development teams, design scalable systems, define technical standards, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure security, performance, and quality while

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Java application development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems.
• Experience in application architecture, solution design, and framework development.
• Strong understanding of design patterns, object-oriented programming, and enterprise application architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using Java and related technologies.
• Define application architecture, technical design, coding standards, and development frameworks.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with security, performance, and quality standards.
• Drive technical decision‑making and provide solutions for complex business and technical challenges.
• Manage project deliverables, resource planning, and development timelines.
• Support application modernization initiatives, system integrations, and cloud adoption strategies.
• Ensure continuous improvement through Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to team members.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Distributed Systems

Team Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description – Java Development Lead Position: Java Development Lead Experience: 6+ Years Location: Chennai Work Mode: 5 Days Work from Office

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Development Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Java technologies, application architecture, technical leadership, and team management, with a proven track record of leading development teams and delivering high‑quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, ensuring high‑quality delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Design and develop scalable, high‑performance applications using Java and related technologies.
• Define application architecture, technical design, coding standards, and development frameworks.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with security, performance, and quality standards.
• Drive technical decision‑making and provide solutions for complex business and technical challenges.
• Manage project deliverables, resource planning, and development timelines.
• Support application modernization initiatives, system integrations, and cloud adoption strategies.
• Ensure continuous improvement through Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to team members.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of experience in Java application development
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems.
• Experience in application architecture, solution design, and framework development.
• Strong understanding of design patterns, object‑oriented programming, and enterprise application architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred.
• Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps tools, Git, and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of performance tuning, security best practices, and scalability design principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Banking, Financial Services, or other enterprise domains.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience handling multiple projects and distributed development teams.
• Relevant certifications in Java, Cloud, or Architecture will be an advantage.

Education

Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

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.

Candidate Application Notice

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 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.