Java Developer in Calgary

Company Description

We are 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 & Dev Ops, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms.

Through research and development initiatives in our Fin Labs 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 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a highly motivated Java Backend Developer, candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable server-side applications using Java and the Spring ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, microservices, cloud platforms, databases, and Agile development practices.

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 Calgary, AB is CAD $85k – CAD $95k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using Java and Spring/Spring Boot frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, architects, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Design and manage RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Develop unit and integration tests to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external systems as required.
• Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and support Dev Ops practices for deployment and monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Java back-end development.
• Strong expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong understanding of SQL and No SQL databases (e. g., Postgre SQL, My SQL, Mongo DB, Redis).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git Lab, or Git Hub Actions.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience with message brokers (e. g., Kafka, Rabbit MQ) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred, but not required

• Experience with Kafka, Rabbit MQ, or other messaging technologies.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture.
• Experience with OAuth 2.0, Open ID Connect, and JWT.
• Familiarity with API gateways and service discovery.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers, or Wire Mock.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog, or New Relic.
• Experience with Terraform, Cloud Formation, or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design, Clean Architecture, or twelve-factor application principles.
• Experience working on high-volume, high-availability, or financial services applications.

We offer

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 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 (Fin Labs) and Center of Excellences (Co E) 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 ‘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.

Sustainability

At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact.

Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations.

All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.

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