Java Developer – Core Java, Multithreading, SQL, Database Design & Spring Boot

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a Java Developer to build, enhance, and support scalable enterprise applications and microservices. The role focuses on Core Java, multithreading, database design, SQL, and Spring Boot to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions.

Software Requirements

Required

• Java 11+; Java 17 preferred
• Spring Boot 2.x/3.x and Spring Framework
• SQL and relational databases
• RESTful APIs and microservices
• Git, Maven or Gradle
• JUnit and Mockito
• CI/CD practices
• Familiarity with Agile delivery

Preferred

• Apache Kafka
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• OpenAPI/Swagger and application monitoring tools

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications and microservices.
• Build scalable solutions using Spring Boot.
• Apply Core Java, collections, exception handling, memory management, and design patterns.
• Develop concurrent applications using multithreading and concurrency concepts.
• Design database schemas, data models, stored procedures, and optimized SQL queries.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs.
• Troubleshoot defects and improve application performance.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design, documentation, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with analysts, architects, quality assurance teams, and other stakeholders.
• Follow secure, maintainable, and resource-efficient development practices.

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

Essential

Java 11+, Core Java, multithreading, concurrency, SQL.

Preferred

Java 17+, scripting languages.

• Databases/Data Management:

Essential

Relational database design, data modeling, joins, indexes, transactions, stored procedures, and query optimization.

Preferred

NoSQL, partitioning, replication, and execution-plan analysis.

• Cloud Technologies:

Essential

Understanding of application deployment and configuration environments.

Preferred

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, or Kubernetes.

• Frameworks and Libraries:

Essential

Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, JUnit, Mockito, and Hibernate/JPA.

Preferred

Kafka, Spring Cloud, WebFlux, OpenAPI, and resilience frameworks.

• Development Tools and Methodologies:

Essential

Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD, Agile, code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation.

Preferred

Jenkins, GitHub Actions, SonarQube, centralized logging, and distributed tracing.

• Security Protocols:

Essential

HTTPS/TLS, secure API development, authentication, authorization, input validation, and secure handling of credentials.

Preferred

OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and security scanning tools.

Experience Requirements

• Typically 3–7 years of professional Java development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, multithreading, SQL, and relational databases.
• Experience with testing, Git, code reviews, CI/CD, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Experience in financial services or another regulated industry is preferred.
• Equivalent experience, technical training, or demonstrable software projects may be considered in place of formal qualifications.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Review requirements and technical designs.
• Develop Java and Spring Boot features and APIs.
• Create tests and optimize SQL queries and application performance.
• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, sprint activities, and design discussions.
• Investigate defects and production issues.
• Collaborate with architecture, quality assurance, deployment, and business teams.
• Maintain technical documentation and support release activities.
• Make implementation decisions within approved architecture, security, and delivery standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Java, Spring, cloud, database, or security certifications are preferred but not required.
• Completion of Synechron security, compliance, and role-specific training is required.
• Ongoing learning in Java, Spring Boot, databases, cloud, security, and software engineering is expected.

Professional Competencies

• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ownership of assigned work and timely escalation of risks.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and learn new technologies.
• Focus on quality, security, performance, maintainability, and efficient use of technology resources.

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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.

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