Java Developer

About the Company

SynergisticIT works to bridge the gap between technology education and the practical skills employers seek. Since 2010, the company has supported candidates pursuing technology careers by helping them develop relevant technical capabilities, build demonstrable project portfolios, and prepare for the job search. Its programs focus on current tools and workplace expectations across software development, data, cloud platforms, analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Many candidates have completed degrees or coursework but need opportunities to demonstrate how they apply their knowledge to business problems. SynergisticIT emphasizes practical learning and career preparation, helping candidates present their skills with clarity and confidence. Its JOPP program is designed to help participants develop portfolio artifacts and prepare for potential employment opportunities; participation does not guarantee an interview, placement, or specific compensation.

About the Role

These opportunities are intended for candidates interested in building or advancing a career in technology. Depending on the position, you may contribute to application development, data analysis, data engineering, machine learning, business intelligence, or related projects. You will be expected to apply technical concepts to practical tasks, communicate your reasoning, and continue learning as tools and project needs evolve.

For candidates who need additional preparation, JOPP offers project-based learning and interview support. Projects may involve:

• Customer churn analysis
• Fraud detection
• Recommendation systems
• ETL workflows
• Dashboards
• Machine learning

Participants practice explaining project goals, decisions, metrics, data limitations, and results in a way that is understandable to technical and business audiences.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates may include:

• Recent graduates in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field
• Professionals transitioning into technology
• Candidates returning to work after a career gap
• Job seekers affected by layoffs or downsizing

Applicants with limited professional experience are welcome to be considered if they can demonstrate relevant coursework, projects, transferable skills, or a strong interest in developing their technical capabilities. Depending on the role, relevant skills may include:

• Python
• Java
• SQL
• Software development fundamentals
• Data modeling
• Statistics
• Machine learning
• Data visualization

Familiarity with tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Databricks, or Snowflake is beneficial for applicable positions. Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and willingness to learn are important. Specific qualifications will vary by client opening.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will depend on the position and client assignment. They may include:

• Writing and reviewing code or SQL
• Cleaning, transforming, and validating data
• Developing dashboards or reports
• Building and evaluating analytical or machine learning models
• Documenting workflows and findings
• Collaborating with colleagues to understand requirements and deliver useful solutions

Candidates may also be expected to explain technical choices, describe assumptions and limitations, respond constructively to feedback, and prepare for technical, behavioral, and case interviews. JOPP participants may receive guidance on organizing project work and presenting relevant experience in resumes and LinkedIn profiles.

Benefits

Depending on the opportunity and program participation, candidates may access:

• Hands-on project work
• Practice with commonly used technology tools
• Interview preparation
• Career materials support

These resources are intended to help candidates demonstrate practical skills and communicate their value to prospective employers. Compensation, benefits, work location, and employment terms are determined by the specific client role and will be shared as applicable.