Java Microservices Architect - Cloud, API Security & Performance Optimization

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to lead the development of scalable secure and high-performance enterprise applications supporting core business functions. This role involves designing implementing and maintaining Java-based microservices in cloud environments ensuring system robustness and security. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions foster best practices and deliver reliable software aligned with organizational standards.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Extensive experience with Java (version 8) and Spring Boot / Spring Framework (5 years) for building scalable backend services

• Knowledge of microservices architecture REST APIs and API Gateway integrations

• Strong SQL skills with experience in MySQL PostgreSQL or SQL Server for data management

• Experience with version control tools: Git or equivalent

• Familiarity with cloud platforms : AWS Azure or GCP supporting deployment of microservices (preferred)

• Experience with containerization : Docker and Kubernetes (preferred)

• Build tool proficiency: Maven or Gradle

• Support for CI/CD pipelines : Jenkins Azure DevOps or similar

Preferred:

• Experience with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB or Cassandra

• Knowledge of API security standards such as OAuth2/JWT

• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance requirements

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the design development and deployment of enterprise microservices and APIs using Java supporting critical business workloads

• Collaborate with product architecture and security teams to define solutions that are secure scalable and aligned to organizational standards

• Optimize systems for high throughput low latency and security ensuring reliable operation

• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing

• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues security vulnerabilities and system defects efficiently

• Participate in architecture reviews code quality audits and security assessments

• Support system upgrades environment provisioning and migration activities

• Document system architecture API specifications security configurations and deployment procedures

• Promote best practices for microservice development security and automation to improve system resilience and agility

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

• Java (version 8) with experience in multithreading API development and microservice design

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Spring Boot Spring MVC Spring Data JPA Hibernate

• Microservices pattern API Gateway handling and security frameworks

Databases & Data Management:

• Relational: MySQL PostgreSQL SQL Server

• Data modeling query optimization and data integrity practices

Cloud & Container Technologies:

• AWS Azure or GCP (preferred) supporting microservices deployment

• Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration

Build & CI/CD Tools:

• Maven Gradle Jenkins GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps support for automation

Security & Compliance:

• Implementation of OAuth2/JWT secure API design and cloud security best practices

Experience Requirements

• 5 years of Java development experience supporting enterprise microservices solutions in cloud environments

• Proven success designing scalable secure and maintainable APIs and microservices

• Experience with containerized deployment and automation pipelines supported by CI/CD tools

• Knowledge of cloud security data privacy and compliance frameworks (preferred)

• Industry experience supporting regulated financial or banking systems is a plus

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop deploy and support microservices and REST APIs to support core business functions

• Conduct performance tuning scaling and security hardening of systems

• Collaborate with product owners security and architecture teams for solution delivery

• Troubleshoot analyze root causes and implement fixes for system issues

• Automate build and deployment workflows using CI/CD pipelines

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of architecture API specifications and security standards

• Participate in architecture reviews code quality audits and system health monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related discipline

• 5 years of experience supporting enterprise-scale Java microservices in cloud environments

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Docker & Kubernetes certifications are a plus

• Proven experience supporting secure reliable and scalable enterprise applications

Professional Competencies

• Analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues

• Effective communication and stakeholder management

• Leadership qualities to mentor team members and enforce best practices

• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving industry standards

• Results-oriented approach to delivery security and system resilience

S YNECHRONS 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 applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law .

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