Job Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days from office)
We're Synechron, a global consultancy Laser-focused on accelerating digital initiatives in financial services. With over 14,500 members of staff across 19 countries and a unique mix of end-to-end digital, business and technology services, we help clients solve complex challenges with modern and innovative solutions.
We are in search of Senior Java Lead to join our growing team in Belfast. You will be part of a global dynamic team building in-house systems that are critical to the business. Solving problems to meet the ever-changing regulatory environment
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the architectural design and implementation of microservices to replace existing monolithic applications.
* Develop and maintain high-quality Java applications, ensuring adherence to best practices in coding and design.
* Design and implement authentication and authorization solutions, ensuring security and compliance.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
* Utilize multithreading to optimize application performance and responsiveness.
* Implement CI/CD pipelines using Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
* Mentor and guide junior developers, conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
* Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team.
Qualifications:
* 8+ years of experience in Java development, with a focus on enterprise applications.
* Proven experience in migrating applications from monolithic to microservices architecture.
* Strong understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (e.g., OAuth, JWT).
* Proficiency in multithreading and concurrent programming in Java.
* Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Remote Working / Office Presence:
This hire would need to be in the office when required, this will be at River House, near the City center. The hire will need to be prepared at stages to come into the office 3 days per week requested by the client.
Benefits Include (not limited to):
Competitive compensation / Hybrid working / Immediate start available
Diversity Statement
Synechron are proud to be an equal opportunity 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 encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce. Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of how we operate.
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.