Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Synechron; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days of paid annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave

Comprehensive insurance plans

Retirement savings plans

Extensive training opportunities

Job summary

Synechron is looking for an experienced Senior Java Full Stack Developer in Pittsburgh, PA. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java 17+ and Angular, contributing to innovative banking solutions.

This role involves designing full-stack applications, building microservices, and working within a dynamic team. Competitive compensation includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Strong knowledge of reactive programming frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka for messaging.
• Expertise in developing microservices using Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with financial industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain full-stack applications using Java and Angular.
• Build microservices with Spring Boot for high performance.
• Implement reactive programming paradigms.
• Develop and manage real-time data pipelines.

Skills

Java 17+

Angular

Reactive programming

Microservices architecture

Kafka

MongoDB

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodologies

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 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Senior Java Full Stack Developer to join our team, contributing to the development of innovative banking and financial services solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Java 17+, reactive programming, microservices architecture, and Angular to deliver scalable, efficient, and secure applications.

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 Pittsburgh, PA is $115k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust full-stack applications using Java 17+ and Angular.
• Build and enhance microservices using Spring Boot, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.
• Implement reactive programming paradigms using Project Reactor and related frameworks.
• Develop and manage real-time data pipelines with Kafka.
• Integrate and optimize NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate them with frontend components.
• Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and troubleshooting.
• Work within a banking and financial services domain, following industry compliance and security standards.
• Mentor junior developers and foster a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with expertise in Java 17+ and Angular.
• Strong knowledge of reactive programming using Project Reactor or similar frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka for messaging and real-time data processing.
• Expertise in developing and deploying microservices with Spring Boot.
• Proficiency with MongoDB and other NoSQL databases.
• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with financial industry standards, banking domains, and security practices is highly preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in an Agile environment.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience working in banking and financial services projects.
• Knowledge of other backend platforms or cloud services (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with API Gateways, OAuth2, and security protocols.

We offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 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.