Java Software Engineer

Synechron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global exposure

Paid time off

Maternity & paternity leave

Comprehensive insurance

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a detail-oriented Java Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software applications. You will design APIs using core Java, Spring, and microservices, while focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability across financial service platforms.

The role emphasizes code quality, architecture, and collaboration with multiple teams to optimize systems and deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in multi-threading, concurrent data structures, shared memory, asynchronization, JNI, NIO, Hashmap.
• Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP).
• Understanding queue theory and designs to enhance system performance.
• Familiar with JVM internals and garbage collection tuning.
• Linux kernel/OS internals knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop APIs using Java/Spring/Microservices Design Pattern and advanced technologies.
• Implement OOPS concepts in development phase of application development.
• Good experience in datastructures, multithreading, collections, hashmap.
• Focuses on Architecture and Solution efficiencies. Balances performance, capacity and reliability with core system functionality.
• Identifies potential opportunities for code optimization.
• Reviews code to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues and defects.

Skills

Java

Spring

Microservices

Multithreading

Data structures

Performance optimization

APIs design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

JNI

NIO

EF VI

Solar Flare API

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 17000, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Java Software Engineer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing code and ensure the quality and performance of software application.

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 Chicago, IL is $100K to $130K/year & benefits (see below).

The Role:

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop APIs using core Java/Spring/Microservices Design Pattern and advance technologies.
• Implement OOPS concepts in development phase of application development.
• Good experience in datastructures, multithreading, collections, hashmap
• Focuses on Architecture and Solution efficiencies. Balances performance, capacity and reliability with core system functionality.
• Identifies potential opportunities for code optimization.
• Reviews code to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues and defects and helps to identify sources of defects as well as troubleshoots various forms of code.
• Writes optimized application modules and unit tests with minimal guidance.
• Understands low-level designs and how to incorporate into the larger application.
• Uses design tools to frequently share and communicate design ideas on larger systems.
• Comfortable using low level tools to examine the system (l.c. packet capture, hardware counters, etc).
• Utilizes knowledge of modern multi-processor architecture to tune the applications and systems for high throughput and low latency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to evaluate the characteristics of algorithms and data structures for the given constraint
• Proficiency in Multi-threading, concurrent data structures, shared memory, asynchronization, JNI, NIO, Hashmap etc.
• Understands queue theory and various designs and implementations to enhance system performance.
• Experience working with networking protocols (UDP, TCP)
• Familiarity with redundancy and fault tolerance techniques.
• Usage of EF VI, JNI, On-load Solar Flare extension API's preferred
• Demonstrate the understanding of thread pinning, interrupts, isolating cores, jitters, numa node, TLB Cache's etc. will be an added value.
• Familiar with JVM internals and garbage collection tuning
• Advanced knowledge of Linux kernel/OS internals

Preferred, but not required:

• Work experience in PCF, Google Cloud Platform is plus
• Experience in trading domain.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• 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 flat and approachable organization.
• 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.