Developer-JAVA

Overview

On Site
USD55 - USD60
Contract - W2

Skills

Developer-JAVA

Job Details

job summary:

Short Description


We are seeking a strong and forward-thinking Java/J2EE Developer with experience in modernizing enterprise applications from on-prem environments to cloud-native architectures. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, SpringFramework, microservices, and experience working with AWS services including Beanstalk, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS/EKS, and Lambda. Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is expected as part of a transitional strategy, with the long-term goal of moving to a serverless, event-drivenarchitecture. Knowledge of Node.js is a plus.


Position Summary


The successful candidate will playa key role in a strategic application modernization initiative to migrate legacy Java applications from an on-prem to the cloud (AWS), leveraging modern technologies such as Spring Boot, containerization, AWS managed services, and eventually serverless architectures. This position requires strong full-stack development capabilities, with emphasis on cloud readiness, microservices, and integration with AWS services. Candidates should also be comfortable supporting legacy systems in the short term, while driving long-term modernization efforts.









location: Trenton, New Jersey

job type: Contract

salary: $55 - 60 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities



  • Modernize and migrate legacy WebSphere Java applications to AWS using Spring Boot and cloud-native best practices
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, modular Java microservices leveraging Java and Spring Boot
  • Build and integrate RESTful APIs using Spring, API Gateway, and AWS Lambda
  • Maintain and enhance existing SOAP services, supporting a phased deprecation strategy
  • Support and optimize legacy data access using JPA, Hibernate, MyBatis while transitioning to AWS RDS (Aurora) and DynamoDB
  • Utilize AWS services such as Beanstalk, Lambda, RDS, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch
  • Apply containerization using Docker, with short-term orchestration using Kubernetes or ECS
  • Collaborate on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) with tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform
  • Work closely with DevOps to ensure seamless CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, etc.
  • Collaborate with UI developers on React-based front ends
  • Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, TestNG
  • Maintain and troubleshoot existing applications with JSF front ends
  • Provide documentation and architecture diagrams for modernization roadmap











qualifications:

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):



  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect


Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent technical experience








skills:



  • 7+ years of experience in Java/J2EE development, with emphasis on Java 17+, Spring Boot, REST APIs
  • Experience modernizing Java apps from legacy environments (e.g., WebSphere)
  • Proficiency in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, etc.)
  • Experience building scalable microservices and integrating with AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services: Beanstalk, Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway
  • Familiarity with containerization using Docker, short-term Kubernetes support
  • Experience developing and consuming SOAP and REST web services
  • Strong SQL and NoSQL data modeling experience
  • Proficient in Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD workflows
  • Familiarity with Node.js and server-side JavaScript (optional but a plus)
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies


Ideal Candidate Will Be Able To



  • Lead modernization efforts and translate architectural direction into scalable, maintainable code
  • Support legacy systems while contributing to new serverless and microservices-based solutions
  • Write clean, testable, and well-documented code
  • Mentor junior developers and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
  • Stay up to date with trends in cloud-native development, serverless architectures, and DevOps
  • Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders






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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


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