| Job 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. 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. 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, My Batis 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
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| Top Skills & Years of Experience | - 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
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent technical experience Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have): - AWS Certified Developer Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
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