Senior Java Developer / Legacy Modernization (COBOL to Java)

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Java
Object-Oriented Design
Spring
RESTful
Oracle
MySQL
SQL Server
Git
Gradle
Jenkins)
Maven
Jenkins

Job Details

Seeking senior-level Java developers with 10 Years of experience to modernize and redevelop legacy COBOL applications into Java-based solutions. This role requires hands-on full lifecycle experience and the ability to operate across multiple roles technical lead, solution designer, and senior contributor.

Developers will work closely with OIC IT and business teams to ensure Java solutions fully replicate and enhance the business-critical functionality of existing COBOL systems.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of Java applications replacing legacy COBOL systems

  • Collaborate with developers and business SMEs to translate legacy logic into modern Java solutions

  • Establish and refine Java coding standards and best practices

  • Work in an agile/iterative environment with regular progress demonstrations

  • Write, test, document, and deploy application components

  • Troubleshoot issues, fix defects, and ensure application stability and security

  • Produce technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to OIC IT staff

 

Required Skills

  • Strong Java expertise (Java 8/11/17+) and Object-Oriented Design

  • Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA

  • RESTful APIs and microservices architecture

  • Relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server)

  • Git, CI/CD tools (Maven, Gradle, Jenkins)

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

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