Senior JBoss / Java Modernization Consultant

Job Title: Senior JBoss / Java Modernization Consultant
Employment Type: Contract (W2 Only)
Client: Direct Client
Location: Remote
Duration: 720 hours

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior JBoss / Java Modernization Consultant to support a direct client engagement focused on upgrading and modernizing Java applications running on Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP). This role involves application upgrades, containerization, and deployment to OpenShift, along with CI/CD integration.

This is a hands-on consulting role requiring strong experience in Java, JBoss EAP, and container-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade and modernize Java/Jakarta EE applications

• Migrate applications to JBoss EAP 7.4 or 8.x

• Update Maven dependencies and remove deprecated APIs

• Migrate JBoss server configurations (logging, datasources, messaging, clustering, HA)

• Containerize applications using Docker/Podman/Buildah

• Deploy applications to OpenShift (OCP)

• Create and manage Helm charts, ConfigMaps, and Secrets

• Support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab

• Collaborate with application and platform teams during migration and deployment

• Troubleshoot and resolve application and deployment issues

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Java / Jakarta EE

• Hands-on experience with Red Hat JBoss EAP

• Experience with application upgrade and modernization projects

• Containerization experience (Docker, Podman, Buildah)

• OpenShift deployment experience

• CI/CD experience (GitLab preferred)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Quarkus

• Experience with Helm

• Knowledge of Kubernetes networking and security

Contract Details

• W2 Contract Only

• Direct Client Requirement

• Fully Remote

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