Senior Java Developer Microservices & Legacy Modernization

Job Title: Senior Java Developer – Microservices & Legacy Modernization 
Location: Glen Allen, VA - Onsite)
Duration: 12+ months

Note: Face to Face for Final round interview with the client

Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with a minimum of 12 years of professional, hands-on Java development experience (15–18 years preferred) to support a large-scale legacy modernization initiative.
This role is focused on transforming monolithic applications into microservices-based architectures, as well as supporting the transition from on-premise systems to hybrid cloud environments. The ideal candidate has deep experience modernizing enterprise platforms and building highly scalable, distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and contribute to modernization efforts from monolith to microservices architectures
Support migration strategies from on-prem systems to hybrid cloud environments
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, enterprise-grade applications in distributed environments
Write clean, efficient, and testable Java code
Participate in architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment
Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues
Prepare and manage code releases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions
Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering best practices
Experience working in secure enterprise environments

Required Technical Skills:
Java / Core Java (versions 8-17; extensive hands-on experience)
Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Cloud)
Microservices architecture
REST API’s; REST & SOAP web services development
JPA2 / Hibernate (HQL, JPQL, Criteria APIs)
Object-Oriented Design & Design Patterns
Domain Driven Design (DDD) concepts
Kafka
MongoDB
Oracle and SQL Server
WebLogic 14+ or similar application servers
JUnit, Mockito
Git, Gradle, IntelliJ/Eclipse, Ant, SQL Developer (Oracle 19c)
Hands on experience in Azure and Azure Devops

Highly Preferred Technical Qualifications:
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
React 18+

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 12 years of hands-on, professional Java development experience (REQUIRED)
Proven experience in legacy modernization initiatives, including:
Monolith to microservices transformation
On-premise to hybrid cloud migration