Lead Java API Developer

Synechron; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days paid annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave

Commuter benefits

Extensive training opportunities

Job summary

Synechron is looking for a skilled Java Developer in Chandler, AZ to design and maintain robust applications. The role requires extensive experience in Java development and API integration within distributed environments. The competitive salary for this position ranges from $110k to $120k/year.

Synechron promotes a diverse and inclusive work culture, offering a wide range of employee benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and ongoing training opportunities. Join us to work on cutting-edge projects in financial services!

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java with a solid understanding of API design, RESTful services, and middleware development.
• Experience with large-scale, distributed, production environments.
• Hands-on experience with API security protocols such as OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, and API key management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and middleware components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs and ensure seamless functionality.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using industry standards.

Skills

Java

API design

Troubleshooting

Python

Performance optimization

Tools

OAuth2

JWT

API Gateway platforms

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 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and secure applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java development, API integration, and troubleshooting within large‑scale, distributed environments, with a focus on delivering high‑quality software solutions.

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 Chandler, AZ is $110k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).

Role

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based applications and middleware components.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate APIs and ensure seamless functionality.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth2, JWT, and other industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, security, and integration issues in complex environments.
• Automate workflows and deployment processes using scripting languages like Python.
• Follow best practices in source control management, preferably using Git.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure software quality.
• Monitor application performance using logging, metrics, and tracing tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing existing systems and processes.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Java with a solid understanding of API design, RESTful services, and middleware development.
• Experience with large‑scale, distributed, production environments.
• Hands‑on experience with API security protocols such as OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, and API key management.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and tooling.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize application performance.
• Familiarity with API lifecycle management, including versioning, onboarding, and deprecation.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and source control management (Git).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise‑grade API gateway platforms such as Apigee, Kong, Azure API Management, or AWS API Gateway.
• Strong understanding of API lifecycle management, including onboarding, governance, versioning, deprecation, and retirement at scale.
• Practical experience defining and enforcing traffic management and security policies like rate limiting, throttling, quotas, and request/response transformations.
• Familiarity with service mesh, ingress controllers, or edge routing technologies and their integration with API gateways.
• Experience integrating APIs with enterprise identity providers and security platforms.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies for API gateway configurations.
• Exposure to performance/load testing to validate scalability, resiliency, and failure handling.
• Strong architectural mindset with the ability to identify systemic risks and drive platform‑level improvements.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing cross‑team technical strategies.
• Excellent collaboration skills across application, platform, security, and operations teams.

We Offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 57 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.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and 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.