Java Lead Banking Domain

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

We are seeking a seasoned Java Lead Developer with extensive banking domain experience to lead the design, development, and delivery of our microservices‑based banking applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and Kafka, with a deep understanding of banking processes, compliance standards, and system integration.

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 Pittsburg, PA/Dallas, TX is $110k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).

• Lead a team of developers in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Java‑based microservices for banking solutions.
• architect and implement microservices using Java and Spring Boot frameworks, ensuring high availability and security.
• Design and develop event‑driven architectures utilizing Kafka for real‑time data processing and messaging within banking systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and QA to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure best practices in coding, testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Review code, mentor junior team members, and promote adherence to development standards.
• Participate in system design, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of production issues.
• Stay updated with industry trends, banking regulations, and emerging technology solutions.

• 10+ years of professional software development experience with Java, with proven leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot for building microservices architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka for messaging, stream processing, and event‑driven integrations.
• In‑depth understanding of banking domain workflows such as payments, settlements, risk management, and compliance.
• Experience with RESTful API design, API gateways, and system integration.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 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…