Senior Java Cloud Migration Engineer (OpenShift / Infrastructure & Application Modernization)

Company Overview:
Req ID: 377985
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Senior Java Cloud Migration Engineer (OpenShift / Infrastructure & Application Modernization) to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina (US-NC), United States (US).

Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Java Cloud Migration Engineer to lead and support large-scale application modernization and migration initiatives. This role focuses on migrating legacy systems to cloud-native platforms, with strong emphasis on Java-based application development, OpenShift infrastructure, and enterprise document processing systems.
The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across application development, infrastructure platforms, and cloud migration, and thrive in a highly complex, fast-paced enterprise environment.

Project Environment
Build and enhance enterprise-grade applications (80% development focus)
Highly scalable, high-throughput systems built on microservices architecture
Cloud-native deployment on OpenShift (OCP) platform
Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
Document generation using OpenText Exstream (Batch & Cloud Native)

Core technologies:
Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA
Kafka, Avro, Apigee
Workflow orchestration services
Testing practices:
JUnit, Karate, Cucumber
TDD & BDD methodologies
Resiliency & deployment patterns:
Circuit breakers, feature toggles (Harness)
Blue-Green deployments
CI/CD pipelines
Observability:
Grafana, AppDynamics
Multi-platform support:
Linux, Windows, OpenShift

Key Initiatives
Migration of legacy mainframe applications to OpenShift
Modernization and electronification of document delivery platforms
Migration of OpenText Exstream workloads from legacy to cloud data centers
Server and application migration activities across environments
Middleware upgrades, patching, and platform modernization
UI enhancements and continuous modernization
Performance tuning, operational stability, and production support during/after migration

Key Responsibilities
Participate in full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): design, build, test, deploy, and support
Design and develop applications for document composition, generation, and delivery
Perform application-side administration across Linux, Windows, and OpenShift environments
Develop and enhance Java full-stack applications
Collaborate within Agile teams aligned with enterprise SDLC standards
Partner with infrastructure, platform, and QA teams for system reliability and performance
Drive best practices in automation, CI/CD, monitoring, and deployment
Support production systems and ensure high availability during migration phases

Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in Java full-stack development
Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA
Strong experience in enterprise SDLC and Agile methodologies

3+ years experience with:
OpenText Exstream (Batch & Real-time server administration)
Cloud-native platforms: OpenShift (OCP), Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
Experience with relational databases: PostgreSQL and/or SQL Server
Strong hands-on experience in:
Linux and Windows application administration
Shell scripting (Bash or KornShell)
Experience working with large-scale, high-volume enterprise systems

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Frontend development: Angular and/or React
Messaging and distributed systems:
Kafka with Avro
API/Middleware platforms:
DataPower, Apigee
DevOps & deployment:
CI/CD pipelines, Liquibase
Blue-Green deployments
Feature toggles (Harness)
Circuit breaker implementation
Test automation:
JUnit, Karate, Cucumber, TDD/BDD
Observability tools:
AppDynamics, Grafana
Strong UI engineering skills:
JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML, CSS
Exposure to Generative AI / LLM integrations
Agent frameworks, orchestration patterns in enterprise platforms
Focus on security, scalability, and operational readiness

Soft Skills & Expectations
Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Capable of managing multiple priorities and applications simultaneously
Proactive mindset with focus on:
Stability
Quality
Continuous improvement
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities

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Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of com 70 -75 $ hourly ). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate''s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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