Lead Java Developer

Our client is looking for a hands-on Lead Java to assist in the analysis, technical design, development, modernization, and support of Transportation applications.

The candidate will provide technical leadership and expertise in modernization efforts, such as upgrading legacy applications to modern frameworks, remediating Java versions, updating application architecture, integrating test automation (unit & regression), and providing guidance in the development/maintenance of a CI/CD development pipeline following industry best practices.

They are seeking a highly experienced senior developer with strong experience in Java, MVC pattern implementation (Struts, Spring), migrating legacy applications to modern frameworks, test automation, microservice architecture patterns, and troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues related to upgrades and/or modernization efforts.

Tasks

• Provide technical leadership for modernizing existing Java-based web applications following industry best practices
• Solve complex technical problems
• Develop testing methodology and criteria and implement them on automated build processes.
• Develop application presentation layers using modern JavaScript/TypeScript technologies such as Angular.
• Provide technical leadership to moving applications toward a microservices and modern looking architecture.

NOTE: Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation is allowed. 100% remote in the State of Wisconsin. This role is mostly remote (within the state of WI). However, the selected hires will need to be available to come onsite as needed, at their own expense. DOT is planning recurring in-office collaborative sessions for team members to be in the office working directly together so the ability to come into the office is necessary.

Location: Madison, WI
Contract: 1 year

Skills Required:

• 10+ years - Java/J2EE
• 5+ years - Spring Boot
• 4+ years - Micro services
• 5+ years - Struts Framework
• 5+ years - Spring Framework
• 5+ years - Angular
• 5+ years - SQL experience
• 4+ years - Oracle and PL/SQL stored procedure experience
• 4+ years - Micro services
• 4+ years - API development
• 4+ years - Hands on Architecture/Design experience
• 5+ years - Experience working in Hybrid and Agile Methodologies
• Experience working with Maven, IntelliJ, and Java 21
• Experience working with industry standard patterns for modernization (i.e. lift and shift, strangler, etc.)

Skills Desired A plus to have:

• 3+ years - DevSecOps Best Practices including leveraging SonarQube
• Experience setting up/maintaining MQ queues and application integration (4+ years)
• Experience leveraging GitHub Copilot or similar GenAI based IDE tools to accelerate software development and testing practices
• 4+ years - Java Batch experience
• 4+ years - Automated Testing Best Practices
• Java Messaging Service experience
• WebSphere Liberty
• Experience working with Government agencies

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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