Sr Java developer

Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Lead Java Engineer to spearhead modernization initiatives, transforming legacy Cobol-based systems into scalable, cloud‑ready architectures. The role requires deep expertise in Java, Payments domain knowledge, and experience leading modernization projects in financial services.

• Legacy Modernization
• Lead migration of Cobol applications to modern Java‑based platforms.
• Define modernization strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Payments System Development
• Design and implement payment processing solutions (domestic & international).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (SWIFT, ISO 20022, SEPA, UPI, etc.).
• Technical Leadership
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices.
• Drive code reviews, architecture discussions, and solution design.
• Integration & APIs
• Build and integrate APIs for payment gateways, core banking, and third‑party systems.
• Ensure secure, high‑performance transaction flows.
• Performance & Scalability
• Optimize applications for high‑volume transaction processing.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and resilience strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with business analysts, architects, and product owners.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Strong expertise in Java (Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices).
• Hands‑on experience with Cobol Modernization projects.
• Deep knowledge of Payments Domain (cards, clearing, settlement, real‑time payments).
• Proficiency in Oracle PL/SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of Security Standards (PCI DSS, encryption, authentication).

• Experience with Core Banking Systems
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• Exposure to Event‑driven Architectures (Kafka, MQ).
• Knowledge of Dev Ops Practices (CI/CD, containerization, Kubernetes).
• Prior leadership in Financial Services Modernization
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• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 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 (Fin Labs) and Center of Excellence (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 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.