Java Full Stack Developer

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 & Dev Ops, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our Fin Labs 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 17000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications and enterprise software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong backend expertise in Java and Spring Boot, hands-on experience with microservices and event-driven architectures, and the ability to collaborate effectively with frontend, QA, product, and Dev Ops teams.

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 $90k - $95k/year & benefits (see below).

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and maintain microservices architectures, ensuring scalability, resilience, and maintainability
• Implement event-driven communication and data streaming using Apache Kafka
• Design and optimize data access layers using JPA/Hibernate and write efficient, well-structured SQL queries
• Develop and maintain unit tests and integration tests (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) to ensure code quality and reliability
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate backend services with UI components
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture decisions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance across the stack
• Work closely with product managers, QA, and Dev Ops teams to deliver features within Agile/Scrum sprints
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support deployment processes
• Document technical designs, APIs, and system architecture

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Java Developer, Full Stack Developer, or similar software engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in Java, including object-oriented programming, collections, exception handling, multithreading, and modern Java features.
• Hands-on experience developing applications using Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, service communication, resiliency, and distributed systems.
• Practical experience with Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, topics, partitions, offsets, and consumer groups.
• Experience with JPA/Hibernate and relational databases.
• Strong SQL skills, including query optimization, joins, indexing, transactions, and database design concepts.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and related testing frameworks.
• Understanding of frontend development concepts and experience integrating backend services with frontend applications.
• Experience with Git and source-control…