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 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.
Our challenge:
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Java Developer to support a large-scale migration of legacy mortgage servicing applications into the Orchestra-aligned unified framework.
The role combines core Java engineering with AI-assisted development (Devin) to accelerate modernization while operating within Wells Fargo’s enterprise engineering and governance standards.
Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $115k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Execute end-to-end migration of legacy applications to modernized architecture within Orchestra framework
- Perform code remediation, refactoring, and modernization (Java, Spring, APIs, batch processing)
- Leverage Devin (AI-assisted development) to accelerate code analysis, generation, and transformation
- Collaborate closely with:
- Support functional validation, defect resolution, and regression testing during migration cycles
- Participate in wave-based delivery execution (analyze → migrate → test → stabilize)
- Ensure alignment with Wells Fargo engineering, security, and release governance standards
Required Skills:
- Strong hands-on Java development experience (Core Java + Spring ecosystem)
- Experience with:
- API modernization (SOAP → REST)
- Batch processing (Spring Batch or similar)
- Build tools (Maven / Gradle)
- Proven ability to work in legacy modernization / migration programs
- Experience working in large enterprise environments with strict governance controls
- Strong collaboration skills across distributed teams and client stakeholders
AI / Tooling Expectations
- Will actively use Devin (AI-assisted development tool) for:
- Code analysis
- Refactoring and migration support
- Training on Devin will be provided; candidate must be:
- Comfortable adopting AI-assisted engineering workflows
- Able to validate, refine, and productionize AI-generated outputs
Preferred, but not required:
- Prior experience with Wells Fargo (recent experience strongly preferred)
- Exposure to Orchestra / unified framework environments
- Experience in Mortgage Servicing or Financial Services platforms
- Familiarity with containerization, cloud, or platform modernization patterns
We offer:
A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
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.
SYNECHRON’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.