Java Engineer Spring Boot, AWS & Kubernetes

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a Software Engineer with strong Java engineering skills, hands-on cloud experience, and practical knowledge of AI-assisted development using Claude. The role will contribute to the development and delivery of software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, AWS services, relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud security best practices. The position supports business objectives by contributing to reliable, maintainable, secure, and scalable applications while applying effective engineering practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Software Requirements

Required Software Skills

• Java 11 or later
• Spring Boot
• RESTful API design and development
• AWS:
• EKS/Kubernetes
• Lambda
• RDS
• IAM
• KMS
• Practical experience with Claude
• CI/CD pipelines
• Infrastructure-as-code
• Cloud security best practices
• PostgreSQL
• Relational database technologies
  
  

Preferred Software Skills

• TypeScript
• Node.js
• HashiCorp Vault
• MCP
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments
  
  

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software using Java 11 or later and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs.
• Use AWS services, including EKS/Kubernetes, Lambda, RDS, IAM, and KMS, as part of application development and delivery.
• Apply practical experience with Claude in AI-assisted development activities.
• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply infrastructure-as-code practices to support cloud environments.
• Follow cloud security best practices throughout development and deployment activities.
• Develop and maintain applications that use PostgreSQL and relational databases.
• Participate in technical design, implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and code review activities.
• Collaborate with relevant delivery and engineering stakeholders to understand requirements and complete project work.
• Contribute to software quality, maintainability, security, and operational stability.
• Identify and address technical issues, dependencies, and delivery risks.
• Support sustainable engineering practices through appropriate automation, reusable solutions, and efficient use of cloud resources.
  
  

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

Essential

• Java 11 or later
• Professional experience developing software using Java
  
  

Preferred

• TypeScript
• Node.js
  
  

Databases/Data Management

Essential

• PostgreSQL
• Relational database experience
• Experience developing or supporting database-backed applications
  
  

Preferred

• Additional experience with relational data management in cloud-based applications
  
  

Cloud Technologies

Essential

• AWS
• EKS/Kubernetes
• Lambda
• RDS
• IAM
• KMS
• Hands-on cloud experience
  
  

Preferred

• HashiCorp Vault
• Experience in regulated cloud environments
  
  

Frameworks and Libraries

Essential

• Spring Boot
• RESTful API design and development
  
  

Preferred

• Node.js frameworks or libraries
• TypeScript frameworks or libraries
  
  

Development Tools and Methodologies

Essential

• CI/CD pipelines
• Infrastructure-as-code
• Practical experience with Claude
• Software development, testing, debugging, and code review practices
  
  

Preferred

• MCP
• Experience improving development automation and delivery processes
  
  

Security Protocols

Essential

• AWS IAM
• AWS KMS
• Cloud security best practices
• Secure application and API development practices
  
  

Preferred

• HashiCorp Vault
• Experience applying security practices in financial services or regulated environments
  
  

Experience Requirements

• 8 Years of experience in software engineering or related roles.
• Professional experience developing software using Java 11 or later.
• Experience with Spring Boot and RESTful API design.
• Hands-on AWS experience with EKS/Kubernetes, Lambda, RDS, IAM, and KMS.
• Practical experience with Claude.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience applying cloud security best practices.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and relational databases.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments is preferred.
• Equivalent professional experience may qualify candidates where it demonstrates the required Java, cloud, database, development, and delivery capabilities.
  
  

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Java applications using Spring Boot.
• Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Work with PostgreSQL and relational databases to support application functionality.
• Deploy, configure, and support applications using AWS EKS/Kubernetes, Lambda, and RDS.
• Apply IAM and KMS controls in accordance with cloud security best practices.
• Create, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code configurations.
• Use Claude in practical AI-assisted development activities.
• Write, review, and maintain production-quality code.
• Participate in testing, debugging, code reviews, and technical design discussions.
• Investigate and resolve development, deployment, integration, and application issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery stakeholders on requirements, dependencies, priorities, and project progress.
• Contribute to technical documentation and project deliverables.
• Make implementation-level decisions within agreed technical, security, and delivery requirements.
• Communicate technical risks, dependencies, and issues to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Support improvements to software quality, delivery efficiency, maintainability, security, and cloud resource usage.
  
  

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field may be beneficial.
• Equivalent professional experience demonstrating the required technical skills and software engineering experience will be considered.
  
  

Certifications

• No specific certification requirement is included in the requirements.
• Relevant certifications may be considered where they support the required Java, AWS, Kubernetes, cloud security, or software engineering experience.
  
  

Continuous Professional Development

• Maintain current knowledge of Java 11 or later, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, cloud security, and Claude.
• Continue developing practical skills in the tools and technologies relevant to the role.
• Apply learning to improve software quality, security, maintainability, delivery processes, and efficient use of cloud resources.
  
  

Professional Competencies

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

• Analyze technical issues using relevant evidence, logs, testing results, and application information.
• Identify practical solutions that address functional, technical, security, and delivery needs.
• Evaluate implementation options based on maintainability, reliability, scalability, security, and resource usage.
  
  

Leadership and Teamwork

• Take responsibility for assigned technical work and agreed deliverables.
• Contribute constructively to code reviews, technical discussions, and shared engineering practices.
• Support effective collaboration through knowledge sharing and clear technical documentation.
  
  

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Explain technical information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, issues, and decisions in a timely manner.
• Clarify requirements and confirm understanding before implementation.
  
  

Adaptability and Learning Orientation

• Adapt to changing technical requirements, project priorities, and delivery needs.
• Learn and apply relevant technologies, tools, and engineering practices.
• Incorporate feedback into technical and delivery improvements.
  
  

Innovation Mindset

• Identify practical opportunities to improve automation, software quality, security, and delivery efficiency.
• Apply Claude appropriately to support AI-assisted development activities.
• Consider reusable, maintainable, secure, and resource-efficient solutions.
  
  

Time and Priority Management

• Plan and prioritize work according to agreed requirements, dependencies, risks, and deadlines.
• Balance development, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and improvement activities.
• Raise conflicting priorities, risks, and delivery concerns promptly.
  
  

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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