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 & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs 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 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a talented and motivated Java Developer with COBOL programming skills to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining applications that integrate Java and COBOL technologies, ensuring high performance, reliability, and user satisfaction.

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality applications utilizing both Java and COBOL programming languages.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Analyze and modernize existing COBOL applications to enhance performance and maintainability.
• Implement best practices for coding, testing, and deployment to ensure robust application functionality.
• Integrate back-end services with front-end components and APIs.
• Conduct code reviews and provide guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, applying them to enhance development processes.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues reported by users or found during testing.
• Document development processes, code changes, and technical specifications.

Requirements:

You are:

• Proven experience as a Java Developer with a strong background in COBOL programming.
• Proficient in Java frameworks and tools, with a solid understanding of COBOL language and mainframe technologies.
• Familiar with RESTful API development and integration.
• Experienced with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience in the Fintech or Banking domain.

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
• Retirement savings plans
• A higher education certification policy
• Commuter benefits (varies by region)
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• 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 (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• A flat and approachable organization
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

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.