Java Software Engineer – REMOTE

Job Overview

We areAt 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 & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs 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.
Our challengeWe are looking for a strong Java Core Developer. As a Java developer, candidate will design, develop and maintain high-performance Java applications that meet the needs of our clients.
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 Mississauga, ON is C$115K PA to C$125K PA /year & benefits (see below).

The RoleResponsibilities:Responsible for developing software in Java, object-oriented databases.Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle.Design, implement and maintain Java-based applications that can be high-volume and low-latency.Participating fully in the development process through the entire software lifecycle.Participating fully in the agile software development process.Write code and write it well.Use test-driven development, write clean code, and refactor constantly.
Requirements:Proficiency in Core Java, with a good understanding of its ecosystems.Sound knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Patterns and Concepts.Familiarity with different design and architectural patterns.Skill for writing reusable Java libraries. Knowhow of Java concurrency patterns.Basic Understanding of the concepts of MVC (Model-View-Controller) Pattern, JDBC (Java Database Connectivity), and RESTful web services.Experience in working with popular web application frameworks like Play and Spark.Relevant Knowledge of Java GUI frameworks like Swing, SWT, AWT according to project requirements.Ability to write clean, readable Java code.Basic knowhow of class loading mechanism in Java.Experience in handling external and embedded databases.Understanding basic design principles behind a scalable application.Skilled at creating database schemas that characterize and support business processes.Basic knowledge of JVM (Java Virtual Machine), its drawbacks, weaknesses, and workarounds.
Preferred, but not required:Banking/ Financial Domain.
We offer:A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 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 (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (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.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENTDiversity & 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 ‘Synclusive’ 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.