Leads a team of Java developers while overseeing high-quality software delivery. Designs, develops, tests, deploys, and maintains scalable Java applications and systems; translates business requirements into technical solutions; resolves technical issues; and collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement innovative technologies.
Job Summary
Software RequirementsRequired
Overall Responsibilities
Technical Skills
Experience Requirements
Day-to-Day Activities
Qualifications
Professional Competencies
Synechron is seeking a Lead – Technology (Java) to lead a team of Java developers and deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality enterprise applications. The role involves technical leadership, solution design, development, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Software RequirementsRequired
- Java 8 or later
- Spring Framework and Spring Boot
- RESTful APIs and microservices
- Maven or Gradle
- Git
- JUnit and Mockito
- SQL and relational databases
- CI/CD tools and Agile delivery practices
- Docker or equivalent containerization technology
- Java 11 or later
- Cloud platforms
- Kubernetes
- Kafka or equivalent messaging tools
- SonarQube
- Terraform or equivalent infrastructure-as-code tools
Overall Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of Java developers.
- Design and develop scalable Java-based applications and services.
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Review code, designs, testing approaches, and technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot issues and perform root-cause analysis.
- Collaborate with product, architecture, QA, security, infrastructure, and operations teams.
- Promote secure coding, automation, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure timely delivery of reliable and maintainable solutions.
Technical Skills
- Programming: Advanced Java; object-oriented programming, concurrency, exception handling, and performance optimization.
- Databases: SQL, relational databases, JPA/Hibernate; NoSQL experience is preferred.
- Cloud: Cloud concepts and deployment of Java applications; cloud-native development is preferred.
- Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, REST APIs, and microservices.
- Tools and Methodologies: Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD, Agile/Scrum, automated testing, and code reviews.
- Security: Secure coding, authentication, authorization, TLS, API security, and vulnerability management. OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect are preferred.
Experience Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in Java development.
- Proven experience leading or mentoring Java developers.
- Experience delivering Java-based solutions for large enterprise environments.
- Experience across requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum, microservices, cloud technologies, and technical issue resolution is preferred.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Lead team meetings, planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coordinate development tasks, priorities, dependencies, and risks.
- Design, develop, test, and review Java applications and APIs.
- Review code and provide technical guidance.
- Monitor deployments and resolve production issues.
- Maintain technical documentation and support continuous improvement.
- Participate in architecture, security, release, and operational reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Java certification, such as Oracle Certified Professional, is preferred.
- Cloud, Agile, Scrum, or security certifications are an advantage.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Professional Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Effective leadership, mentoring, and teamwork abilities.
- Clear communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
- Practical approach to innovation and continuous improvement.
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.
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