Java Full Stack Engineer – Cloud & Agile Development

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a Java Full Stack technology professional with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in technology leadership and software development. The role will lead cross-functional technology teams, provide technical guidance, drive technology initiatives, and translate business requirements into effective technology solutions. The position will contribute to business objectives by supporting successful project delivery, improving technology processes, evaluating new technologies, maintaining technology roadmaps, and ensuring alignment between technology capabilities and overall business strategy.

Software Requirements

Required

• In-depth understanding of various technologies and software systems.

• Strong experience with Java Full Stack development using current and supported versions of Java and relevant full-stack technologies.

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.

• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.

• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and infrastructure.

• Knowledge of database management systems and data structures.

• Experience with software development lifecycle practices, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Familiarity with source control, code review, testing, documentation, and release processes.

• Ability to evaluate technology options and translate business requirements into technology solutions.

Preferred

• Experience developing enterprise-scale Java Full Stack applications.

• Experience with Java-based backend frameworks and modern frontend frameworks.

• Experience developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and web-based applications.

• Experience with cloud-native application development and deployment.

• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, monitoring, and observability tools.

• Experience with containerization and distributed application architectures.

• Experience evaluating third-party technologies and managing vendor relationships.

• Knowledge of secure software development and efficient use of cloud resources.

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional technology teams.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

• Drive technology initiatives and ensure successful delivery of projects.

• Identify areas for improvement and implement process changes to increase efficiency.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technology solutions.

• Define or contribute to software architecture, technical designs, integration approaches, and implementation plans.

• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for adoption.

• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps and ensure alignment with overall business strategy.

• Manage delivery risks, dependencies, technical issues, and project priorities.

• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

• Support the development of scalable, secure, maintainable, and cost-effective Java Full Stack solutions.

• Promote effective engineering practices, knowledge sharing, documentation, and continuous improvement.

• Consider security, operational efficiency, cost management, and sustainability when selecting and implementing technology solutions.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

Essential

• Java using current and supported versions.

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, collections, exception handling, multithreading, and software design principles.

• Knowledge of frontend programming concepts and web technologies.

• Understanding of data structures and algorithms.

• Experience developing maintainable, testable, and production-quality software.

Preferred

• JavaScript or TypeScript.

• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web development.

• Knowledge of scripting languages used for automation or development support.

Databases/Data Management

Essential

• Knowledge of relational database management systems.

• Strong understanding of SQL, data modeling, and database integration.

• Knowledge of database management systems and data structures.

• Understanding of data quality, data lifecycle management, performance, scalability, and security considerations.

Preferred

• Experience with NoSQL databases.

• Experience designing database schemas and optimizing queries.

• Knowledge of caching, data persistence, and distributed data management.

• Familiarity with data integration and processing practices.

Cloud Technologies

Essential

• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and infrastructure.

• Understanding of cloud-based application deployment, scalability, availability, monitoring, and cost management.

• Ability to assess cloud services and infrastructure options based on business and technical requirements.

Preferred

• Experience deploying Java Full Stack applications on cloud platforms.

• Familiarity with containers, orchestration, serverless services, managed databases, storage, networking, and identity services.

• Experience with cloud security, infrastructure automation, and cost optimization.

• Understanding of efficient and sustainable use of cloud resources.

Frameworks and Libraries

Essential

• Experience with Java-based application frameworks using current and supported versions.

• Experience developing RESTful APIs and web services.

• Understanding of microservices, application integration, and service-oriented design.

• Experience with frontend frameworks or libraries used for full-stack application development.

• Knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, and application performance practices.

Preferred

• Experience with Spring-based frameworks and related Java libraries.

• Experience with modern frontend frameworks and component-based application development.

• Knowledge of ORM frameworks and database connectivity technologies.

• Familiarity with messaging frameworks, API gateways, and integration libraries.

Development Tools and Methodologies

Essential

• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

• Familiarity with project management tools and software delivery workflows.

• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and technical documentation.

• Experience with version control, code reviews, testing, defect management, and release processes.

• Experience leading projects or workstreams involving cross-functional technology teams.

Preferred

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of infrastructure as code and automated quality checks.

• Familiarity with logging, monitoring, observability, and incident management tools.

• Experience with Agile planning, estimation, backlog management, risk tracking, and delivery reporting.

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle governance and engineering standards.

Security Protocols

Essential

• Understanding of secure software development principles.

• Awareness of authentication, authorization, identity and access management, encryption, secrets management, and secure data handling.

• Ability to consider security, privacy, and regulatory requirements during solution design and implementation.

• Knowledge of secure API development and application access controls.

Preferred

• Experience applying security controls to cloud-based applications and APIs.

• Familiarity with security testing, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure coding practices.

• Knowledge of application security monitoring and security-related quality controls.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in technology leadership and software development.

• Strong technical expertise in multiple areas of software development and technology.

• Experience developing and supporting Java Full Stack applications.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing projects.

• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.

• Experience with cloud computing platforms and infrastructure.

• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and project management tools.

• Experience providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

• Experience evaluating new technologies and supporting technology adoption decisions.

• Experience developing or maintaining technology roadmaps is preferred.

• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts is preferred.

• Experience in technology consulting, financial services, banking, insurance, or other complex enterprise environments is preferred.

• Candidates may also qualify through equivalent practical experience, technical leadership of projects or workstreams, professional training, certifications, or a portfolio demonstrating the required capabilities.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, priorities, constraints, and expected outcomes while contributing to technical designs and delivery plans.

• Lead cross-functional technology teams, provide technical guidance, participate in Agile meetings, and coordinate with engineering, product, operations, security, and business stakeholders.

• Evaluate new technologies, maintain technology roadmaps, monitor project progress, manage risks and dependencies, and support successful project delivery.

• Mentor team members, manage vendor relationships, support contract discussions, maintain technical documentation, and make or facilitate technical decisions within established governance boundaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in technology leadership and software development, including relevant Java Full Stack experience.

• Certifications in cloud computing, Agile, Scrum, project management, software architecture, or related technologies are preferred but not mandatory unless required for a project.

• Complete Synechron-required training and maintain continuous professional development in Java, full-stack development, cloud technologies, security, software architecture, and Agile delivery.

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and effective problem-solving.

• Technical leadership, cross-functional teamwork, mentorship, and collaboration.

• Clear communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

• Adaptability, continuous learning, and effective application of new technologies.

• Innovation focused on practical, secure, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions.

• Effective time management, prioritization, decision-making, and delivery focus.

S​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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