We’re Synechron, a global consultancy laser-focused on accelerating digital initiatives in financial services. With over 14,500 members of staff across 17 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're big enough to be taken seriously, yet small enough to operate with an agile, open, relationship-driven approach. Our clients come to us with problems that need genuine thought, intelligence and knowledge; we're not just putting bodies on seats.
We’re in search of a Java Developer who has worked in an enterprise microservices environment. The Java Developer will be based in Belfast and will be expected to work on a hybrid model and also on-site at our client's offices in Belfast City Centre (a large investment bank). This is a large 2-3 year project within theMarkets Technology space, including Equities Tech, Fixed Income Tech, and Markets Ops Tech. Other featured areas will be Finance, Market and Credit Risk Tech.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Java.
- Develop microservices-based applications and ensure high availability and performance.
- Utilize Kafka and Flink for real-time data processing.
- Implement and optimize SQL queries for effective data management.
- Manage and deploy applications using OpenShift, ECS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide technical support.
- Mentor and support junior developers, promoting best practices in software development.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong experience in Java development with a focus on microservices architecture.
- Proven experience with Kafka and Flink for data processing.
- Strong SQL skills for database management.
- Familiarity with Python is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
Our Belfast office is one of the best Synechron offices in the world and has a great working atmosphere with a close-knit family feel environment. It is situated in the heart of Belfast close to a number of eateries, coffeeshops and bars. We truly welcome those with children and we're happy to accommodate those who need to pick children up / take them to school as long as work is on schedule.
Synechron’s 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.
