Lead Java Developer

Synechron; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work abroad possibilities

Paid annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave

Insurance plan

Retirement savings

Udemy for Business

Training opportunities

Coaching from FinLabs & CoE

Diverse global culture

Job summary

Synechron, a global consulting firm, is looking for a Java Full Stack Lead in Charlotte, NC to lead design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade digital applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and cloud-based microservices.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of total experience, strong system design and architecture skills, and proven ability to lead development teams, make technical decisions, and mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• 12+ years total experience.
• Strong system design and architecture experience.
• Experience leading development teams and making technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end application design, development, and deployment using Java and React.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices-based solutions.
• Guide and mentor development teams through code reviews and technical best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, Business Analysts, and DevOps teams.
• Drive sprint planning, estimation, technical solutioning, and release management.
• Ensure application quality through automated testing, CI/CD, and secure coding standards.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

Microservices

Cloud Technologies

Leadership

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 looking for Java Full Stack Lead with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, React, Microservices, and Cloud Technologies to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade digital applications. The ideal candidate will combine hands‑on technical leadership with experience managing teams in Agile environments.

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 Charlotte, NC is $120k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end application design, development, and deployment using Java and React.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices-based solutions.
• 12+ years total experience
• Strong system design and architecture experience
• Experience leading development teams and making technical decisions.
• Guide and mentor development teams through code reviews and technical best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, Business Analysts, and DevOps teams.
• Drive sprint planning, estimation, technical solutioning, and release management.
• Ensure application quality through automated testing, CI/CD, and secure coding standards.

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.

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.