Java Microservices Architect | Cloud Integration, Containerization & Security

Job Summary Synechron is seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer focused on Microservices and Cloud Integration. This role involves designing and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices in an enterprise environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for building robust back-end systems supporting cloud-based architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment, performance, and security, and maintaining high coding standards to support organizational growth and digital transformation initiatives. Software Requirements Required Software Proficiency: Java (latest LTS version, e.g., Java 11 or 17) — extensive hands-on experience in enterprise Java development supporting scalable back-end systems Frameworks: Spring Boot, Hibernate, or JSF — proven expertise in building microservices architectures and ORM-based data management RESTful Web Services and APIs — strong ability to create and consume APIs supporting distributed systems Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL — robust skills in data modeling, query optimization, and database interaction Code version control: Git, Bitbucket — proficiency managing source code, branches, and collaboration workflows Cloud platforms: AWS or GCP — experience deploying and supporting cloud-native applications (preferred) Preferred Software Skills: Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes supporting container deployment and orchestration Build tools: Maven, Gradle supporting automated builds and dependency management CI/CD pipelines: Jenkins, Azure DevOps supporting pipeline automation and continuous delivery Monitoring tools: Prometheus, ELK Stack, CloudWatch supporting observability and system health monitoring Overall Responsibilities Develop, test, and implement secure, scalable microservices supporting enterprise applications in a cloud environment Collaborate with product, architecture, and DevOps teams to design and deploy high-performance applications supporting business needs Write clean, maintainable, and scalable backend code following best practices and architecture standards Conduct technical code reviews, optimize performance, and support troubleshooting of production systems Drive automation of build, deployment, and operational workflows supporting continuous integration/delivery Support cloud environment architectures, container orchestration, and system upgrades supporting operational resilience Maintain documentation of system architecture, code, API specifications, and operational procedures Participate in security and compliance assessment activities including encryption, access control, and audit logging Technical Skills (By Category) Programming Languages & Web Frameworks (Essential): Java (latest LTS), Spring Boot, Hibernate — core support for scalable, maintainable microservices APIs & Protocols: RESTful API design and consumption, with experience supporting distributed architectures Databases & Data Management: