Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Backend 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 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

We are looking for a Java developer to join our team and help deliver key initiatives. The candidate should be a solid Java programmer, with strong design and implementation fundamentals. Prior experience in finance or legal operations will be useful, however, the ability and willingness to quickly master new technical and business concepts will be considered. The candidate will collaboratively work with an energetic team of highly intellectual and creative developers working on bleeding edge projects using a variety of different technologies.

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 Calgary, AB is CAD $100k – CAD $105k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role
Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using Java and Spring/Spring Boot frameworks.

Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices and design patterns.

Collaborate with front-end developers, architects, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Design and manage RESTful APIs and microservices.

Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.

Participate in code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Develop unit and integration tests to ensure quality and maintainability.

Integrate third-party APIs and external systems as required.

Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance with industry standards.

Maintain CI/CD pipelines and support Dev Ops practices for deployment and monitoring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in Java back-end development.

Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Strong understanding of SQL and No

SQL databases (e.g., Postgre

SQL, MySQL, Mongo

DB, Redis).

Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git Lab, or Git Hub Actions.

Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

Experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, Rabbit

MQ) is a plus.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

We offer

A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.

15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).

A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.

Flexible hybrid policy.

RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.

A higher education certification policy.

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 truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

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