Location: Charlotte, NC
Salary: $53.00 USD Hourly - $57.00 USD Hourly
Description: Job Title: Software Engineer - Core JavaLocation: Charlotte, NC (CIC)
Line of Business: TCOO
Type: Contingent / 12-month Contract (with possibility of extension or conversion)
On-site Expectation: Hybrid -
3 days per week on-site (Mon & Tue required; Thu strongly encouraged)Duration: Up to 24 months
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled
Software Engineer (Core Java) to support the modernization of a large, complex legacy Collections application. You will work on backend systems, microservices development, and application migration initiatives using modern technologies-including React, Spring Boot, Kafka, MongoDB, and OpenShift.
This role requires strong hands-on engineering capabilities, a solid understanding of enterprise Java applications, and the ability to collaborate within a Kanban team environment. You will primarily focus on backend services, while working closely with team members driving UI modernization.
What You'll DoAs a contingent Software Engineer, you may:
- Contribute to moderately complex engineering initiatives and deliverables across backend services and application modernization.
- Participate in large-scale migration from JavaServer Faces (JSF) to React.
- Analyze and resolve technical challenges requiring evaluation of various factors and constraints.
- Implement and support Spring Boot microservices integrated with MongoDB and Kafka.
- Develop features and enhancements for a legacy Collections application undergoing multi-year transformation.
- Collaborate with engineering partners and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Support quarterly releases within a Kanban-based delivery model.
- Work within OpenShift-based cloud environments; broader cloud experience is also acceptable.
- Assist in AI-supported code conversion and modernization workflows.
Required Qualifications- 4+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent through work, training, military service, or education.
- 5-7 years hands-on experience with:
- Core Java / Java J2EE (Java 17 preferred)
- Spring Boot and microservices architecture
- Kafka (including filters)
- React (ability to contribute; backend focus prioritized)
- Strong understanding of backend systems and distributed application design.
- Ability to read, interpret, and enhance legacy Java code.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to Have- Experience with MongoDB
- Kubernetes or container-based deployment experience
- OpenShift or other cloud environments
- Payments domain knowledge
Team & Work Environment- Part of a 10-member team supporting and modernizing the Collections application.
- Project recently completed Phase 1 of modernization; ~1 year of new development and migration work expected.
- Contractors occasionally participate in quarterly release weekends (rare Saturday shifts).
Supplier Requirements- All candidate submissions must be entered through Beeline; off-platform submissions will not be reviewed.
- No direct communication with the hiring manager while the posting is active.
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