Java Developer

Role: Java Developer

Location: Trenton, NJ - Hybrid

Duration: 6 Months

Interview: Web Cam Interview Only

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.

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, Spring Framework, 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-driven architecture. Knowledge of Node.js is a plus.

Full Job Description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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

Position Summary

The successful candidate will playa key role in a strategic application modernization initiative to migratelegacy Java applications from an on-prem to the cloud (AWS), leveraging moderntechnologies such as Spring Boot, containerization, AWSmanaged services, and eventually serverless architectures. Thisposition requires strong full-stack development capabilities, withemphasis on cloud readiness, microservices, and integrationwith AWS services. Candidates should also be comfortable supporting legacysystems in the short term, while driving long-term modernization efforts.

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

Required Qualifications &Technical 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

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):

AWS Certified Developer Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

• Java SE / Java 17+ - Required 7 Years
• J2EE Required 9 Years
• Spring Framework (Boot, Cloud, Security) Required 7+ Years Required 7 Years
• REST API Development Required 7 Years
• WebSphere Modernization Required 3 Years
• Microservices Architecture Required 5 Years
• AWS Elastic Beanstalk Required 2 Years
• AWS Lambda Required 2 Years
• AWS EC2 Required 2 Years
• AWS S3 Required 2 Years
• AWS RDS (Aurora) Required 2 Years
• AWS DynamoDB Required 2+ Years Required 2 Years
• Docker Desired 2 Years
• Kubernetes / ECS Desired 1 Years
• SOAP Web Services Required 5 Years
• JPA / Hibernate / MyBatis Required 5 Years
• SQL Databases Required 7 Years
• NoSQL Databases Required 2 Years
• Git Required 5+ Years Required 5 Years
• Maven / Gradle Required 5 Years
• CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) Required 3 Years
• React (collaboration with UI team) Required 2+ Years Required 2 Years
• JSF Maintenance Required 3 Years
• Unit Testing (JUnit, Mockito, TestNG) Required 5 Years
• Agile Methodologies Required 4 Years
• js Desired 1 Years
• AWS Certification (Developer / Architect) Desired 1 Years
• Bachelor s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent technical experience Required 4 Years