Java Backend Developer

Nous Offrons We are Synechron is a leading global digital transformation consulting firm focused on financial services and technology organizations. Our specialties include end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering. Our 13 FinLabs serve as hubs where we innovate and develop cutting-edge business solutions. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Backend Java Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our client’s core web applications, critical to their financial operations. You will work within an agile environment, contributing directly to the creation of high-performance, scalable, and secure systems. Moreover, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend services using Java and the Spring Framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java programming, experience with microservices architecture, and a passion for building robust systems that drive our business forward. Responsibilities Write, modify, integrate, and test robust and scalable software code for web applications using Java, Spring Framework, and Apache Kafka. Collaborate with other team members to integrate user‑facing elements with server‑side logic. Implement and maintain microservices architectures that are scalable, reliable, and efficient. Optimize application performance, focusing on speed and scalability. Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, following best practices for software development. Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with the team. Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and QA engineers. Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing applications, providing timely and effective resolutions. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering Very strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities 3‑8 years of experience in Java backend development Very strong knowledge of software design principles: MVC, data structures, graph data, algorithms, design patterns, multithreading, caching, recursion Strong knowledge of core Java: class loading, garbage collection, Java collections API, Reflections API, Java 8 Streams and Functional Programming Strong knowledge of Non‑Relational Databases and No‑SQL (Mongo DB) Strong Knowledge of Relational Databases and SQL Experience working with Kafka Experience working with QA testing frameworks like JUnit We can 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 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 SYNECHRON’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 ‘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. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance Industries Technology, Information and Internet Montreal, Quebec, Canada CA$80,000.00‑CA$150,000.00 1 month ago #J-18808-Ljbffr