Java/Kafka Software Engineer (with Data Engineering)

At Synechron, we harness the power of digital transformation to drive business success.
As a global consulting firm, we combine creativity with advanced technology to deliver innovative solutions across industries. Having been recognized with multiple employer awards, we are committed to building talented teams and creating a dynamic work environment.

We are hiring a Java/Kafka Software Engineer (with Data Engineering)
Hybrid working model - Novi Sad or Belgrade office

We are seeking an accomplished Java engineer with extensive experience in data engineering to help us build and deliver data-driven, intelligent solutions that enhance our business processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the team of data specialists, application engineers, and product managers. As a key member of our corporate IB Tech & CRM/Analytics Team, you will tackle some of the most challenging and exciting data engineering initiatives across multiple divisions, designing scalable data pipelines and high-performance applications using the latest technologies including Kafka, AWS, and containerization.

Your profile:

• 5+ years of experience in Java development and full-stack software engineering
• Strong expertise with Kafka and event-driven architecture
• Proven experience with AWS cloud services, including deploying and managing containerized applications with EKS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Extensive experience designing, developing, and delivering Java-based APIs and Microservices using Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of SQL, including writing stored procedures, functions, and data warehousing solutions
• Deep understanding of software architecture principles, including building scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems
• Experience in developing TDD/BDD unit tests and working collaboratively with QA teams
• Participation in Agile environments, including sprint planning and backlog grooming
• Mentoring skills, code reviews, and resolving technical challenges

Plus if you have:

• Experience with ETL & Data Engineering tools like Databricks
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM ecosystem
• Exposure to Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau CRM, Cognos, PowerBI
• Familiarity with network and data transfer protocols
• Basic knowledge of front-end technologies and interfaces

What’s in it for you:

• A competitive compensation package based on your experience and skills
• Flexible hours and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Private health insurance plan
• Access to continuous learning resources, certified courses, and unlimited Udemy courses
• Personalized leadership development programs
• FitPass membership supporting your well-being and mental health
• Attractive Referral Rewards Program

For any additional information or questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
One of the prerequisites for this position is that the prospective candidate must possess a valid work permit for Serbia.

*Dear applicant, only short-listed candidates for this Job opening will be contacted. If we find you more suitable for any of our other future job openings, we will keep you in mind and reach out to you accordingly.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

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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