Position: Java Development Lead
Experience: 6+ Years
Location: Chennai
Work Mode: 5 Days Work from Office
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Java Development Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Java technologies, application architecture, technical leadership, and team management, with a proven track record of leading development teams and delivering high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to best practices.
- Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using Java and related technologies.
- Define application architecture, technical design, coding standards, and development frameworks.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with security, performance, and quality standards.
- Drive technical decision-making and provide solutions for complex business and technical challenges.
- Manage project deliverables, resource planning, and development timelines.
- Support application modernization initiatives, system integrations, and cloud adoption strategies.
- Ensure continuous improvement through Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to team members.
Required Skills & Experience
- 6+ years of experience in Java application development
- Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems.
- Experience in application architecture, solution design, and framework development.
- Strong understanding of design patterns, object-oriented programming, and enterprise application architecture.
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred.
- Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps tools, Git, and Agile development methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of performance tuning, security best practices, and scalability design principles.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in Banking, Financial Services, or other enterprise domains.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience handling multiple projects and distributed development teams.
- Relevant certifications in Java, Cloud, or Architecture will be an advantage.
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
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 ‘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.
Candidate Application Notice
Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience in Java application development
- Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems
- Experience in application architecture, solution design, and framework development
- Strong understanding of design patterns, object-oriented programming, and enterprise application architecture
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps tools, Git, and Agile development methodologies
- Knowledge of performance tuning, security best practices, and scalability design principles
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills
- Experience working in banking, financial services, or other enterprise domains
- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience handling multiple projects and distributed development teams
- Relevant certifications in Java, Cloud, or Architecture
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Synechron Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Synechron and has not been reviewed or approved by Synechron.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is frequently characterized as competitive, particularly relative to large service-consulting peers and in certain in-demand skill areas. Compensation sentiment appears strongest when staffing is stable on strong client engagements and for market-aligned roles in major hubs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is often portrayed as a strong point in the U.S., with broad coverage and relatively favorable out-of-pocket experiences. Core medical, dental, and vision options are consistently described as meeting or exceeding a baseline expectation for consulting roles.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity was made broadly accessible through a company-wide RSU grant tied to a major revenue milestone. This is positioned as a notable upside even if it is framed as a one-time recognition event rather than an ongoing program.
Synechron Insights
What We Do
At 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 14,700+, and has 48 offices in 19 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website: www.synechron.com.
