Software Engineer – Java, Spring Boot, AWS & Claude

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a Software Engineer - Java with strong Java engineering skills, hands-on cloud experience, and practical knowledge of AI-assisted development using Claude.The role will contribute to software development activities involving Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API design, AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, cloud security, PostgreSQL, and relational databases. The position will support the delivery of reliable and maintainable software solutions aligned with business and technology requirements.

Software Requirements

Required Software Skills

• Java 11 or later

• Spring Boot

• RESTful API design

• AWS services, including:

  • EKS/Kubernetes

  • Lambda

  • RDS

  • IAM

  • KMS

• Practical experience with Claude

• CI/CD pipelines

• Infrastructure-as-code

• Cloud security best practices

• PostgreSQL

• Relational database technologies

Preferred Software Skills

• TypeScript

• Node.js

• HashiCorp Vault

• MCP

• Experience in financial services or regulated environments

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop software using Java 11 or later and Spring Boot.

• Design and implement RESTful APIs.

• Work with AWS services, including EKS/Kubernetes, Lambda, RDS, IAM, and KMS.

• Apply practical experience with Claude in AI-assisted development activities.

• Develop, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines.

• Apply infrastructure-as-code practices.

• Follow cloud security best practices during software development and deployment.

• Develop and support applications using PostgreSQL and relational databases.

• Participate in software design, development, testing, debugging, and code review activities.

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to understand requirements and support delivery activities.

• Contribute to software quality, maintainability, security, and reliability.

• Identify and communicate technical issues, dependencies, and delivery risks.

• Apply efficient and maintainable approaches to cloud-based software development and infrastructure management.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

Essential

• Java 11 or later

• Strong Java engineering experience

Preferred

• TypeScript

• Node.js

Databases/Data Management

Essential

• PostgreSQL

• Relational database experience

• Experience developing or supporting applications that use relational databases

Cloud Technologies

Essential

• AWS

• EKS/Kubernetes

• Lambda

• RDS

• IAM

• KMS

• Hands-on cloud experience

Frameworks and Libraries

Essential

• Spring Boot

• RESTful API design

Development Tools and Methodologies

Essential

• CI/CD pipelines

• Infrastructure-as-code

• Practical experience with Claude

• Software development, testing, debugging, and code review practices

Preferred

• MCP

• HashiCorp Vault

Security Protocols

Essential

• AWS IAM

• AWS KMS

• Cloud security best practices

Preferred

• HashiCorp Vault

• Experience working in regulated environments

Experience Requirements

• 8 Years of experience.

• Strong experience in Java engineering.

• Proficiency in Java 11 or later, Spring Boot, and RESTful API design.

• Hands-on AWS experience with EKS/Kubernetes, Lambda, RDS, IAM, and KMS.

• Practical experience with Claude.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud security best practices.

• Experience with PostgreSQL and relational databases.

• Experience in financial services or regulated environments is preferred.

• Equivalent professional experience may be considered where it demonstrates the required Java, cloud, database, development, and delivery capabilities.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and maintain Java applications using Java 11 or later and Spring Boot.

• Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs.

• Work with PostgreSQL and relational databases.

• Support applications deployed using AWS EKS/Kubernetes.

• Develop or support AWS Lambda-based functionality.

• Work with Amazon RDS for application data requirements.

• Apply AWS IAM and KMS within cloud security practices.

• Create, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines.

• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code configurations.

• Use Claude in practical AI-assisted development activities.

• Participate in software testing, debugging, code reviews, and technical discussions.

• Investigate and resolve application, integration, deployment, and environment issues.

• Collaborate with relevant engineering and delivery stakeholders.

• Contribute to project deliverables, technical documentation, and implementation activities.

• Make technical implementation decisions within agreed requirements and development practices.

• Communicate progress, technical issues, dependencies, and risks to relevant stakeholders.

• Support maintainable software development and efficient cloud infrastructure usage.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Equivalent professional experience demonstrating the required technical skills may be considered.

Training Requirements

• Complete applicable Synechron training relevant to the role and assigned responsibilities.

• Complete training related to the technologies, development practices, security requirements, and delivery processes applicable to the role.

Continuous Professional Development

• Maintain and develop technical knowledge in Java 11 or later, Spring Boot, RESTful API design, AWS, PostgreSQL, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, cloud security, and Claude.

• Keep skills current in the technologies required for the role.

• Apply relevant learning to support software quality, security, maintainability, and delivery outcomes.

Professional Competencies

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

• Analyze technical issues using relevant information and evidence.

• Identify practical solutions for software, cloud, database, deployment, and security-related challenges.

• Consider maintainability, reliability, security, and delivery requirements when evaluating solutions.

Leadership and Teamwork

• Take responsibility for assigned technical work and deliverables.

• Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions.

• Collaborate with team members and relevant stakeholders to support shared delivery objectives.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Communicate technical information clearly and accurately.

• Provide updates on progress, dependencies, risks, and technical issues.

• Clarify requirements and document relevant technical decisions.

Adaptability and Learning Orientation

• Adapt to changing software, cloud, database, and delivery requirements.

• Develop practical knowledge of relevant tools and technologies.

• Apply feedback to improve technical and delivery outcomes.

Innovation Mindset

• Identify practical opportunities to improve software development, automation, security, and delivery practices.

• Apply Claude appropriately in AI-assisted development activities.

• Support maintainable and efficient approaches to software and cloud infrastructure development.

Time and Priority Management

• Plan and prioritize work according to requirements, dependencies, and delivery expectations.

• Manage software development, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and support activities.

• Communicate competing priorities, risks, and delivery concerns in a timely manner.

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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