-Sr JAVA Developer /Architect with WebSphere Modernization Must be Local to NJ

  • Trenton, NJ
  • Posted 17 days ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Spring Framework
J2EE
AWS
REACT.JS
WebSphere Modernization

Job Details

Hello,    
 
Zenosys is looking Java Developer ) client Trenton NJ If you are available and interested in the below opportunity, please send me updated resume. Thanks
 
 
Job Title Java Developer)
Location- Trenton NJ  Hybrid)
Duration –12+ Months Contracts Highly Chance to Extend 
 
 
 
Job Title Java Developer)
Location- Trenton NJ  Hybrid)
Duration –12+ Months Contracts Highly Chance to Extend 
 
 
  
 
 
 
If you are interested, please provide the following details along with the updated resume to speed up the interview process.
 
Full Legal Name as mentioned in Drivers' license:
Current Location:
Willing to relocate to the specified work location:
Currently on a project or actively looking:
Availability for interview:
Availability to join the project:
Date of Birth (Month/Date):
Visa Status:
Since how long the candidate has been in US
Need Education details with University Name, Location & Passing year in resume.:
LinkedIn address
 
Candidates make sure they understand there is an onsite round before an offer, 1 HR assessment to be taken on site no exceptions.
 
On site 3 days per week
Job Street: 22 S. Clinton Ave
Job City: trenton
Job State: New Jersey
Job ZIP Code: 08625
 
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
 
 
 Short 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, SpringFramework, 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-drivenarchitecture. Knowledge of Node.js is a plus.
 
Full Job Description
 
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent technical experience
 
Position Summary
 
The successful candidate will playa key role in a strategic application modernization initiative to migratelegacy Java applications from an on-prem to the cloud (AWS), leveraging moderntechnologies such as Spring Boot, containerization, AWSmanaged services, and eventually serverless architectures. Thisposition requires strong full-stack development capabilities, withemphasis on cloud readiness, microservices, and integrationwith AWS services. Candidates should also be comfortable supporting legacysystems 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, MyBatis 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
Required Qualifications &Technical Skills
 
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
Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):
 
AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
 
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Java SE / Java 17+
Required
7
Years
J2EE
Required
9
Years
Spring Framework (Boot, Cloud, Security) Required 7+ Years
Required
7
Years
REST API Development
Required
7
Years
WebSphere Modernization
Required
3
Years
Microservices Architecture
Required
5
Years
AWS Elastic Beanstalk
Required
2
Years
AWS Lambda
Required
2
Years
AWS EC2
Required
2
Years
AWS S3
Required
2
Years
AWS RDS (Aurora)
Required
2
Years
AWS DynamoDB Required 2+ Years
Required
2
Years
Docker
Desired
2
Years
Kubernetes / ECS
Desired
1
Years
SOAP Web Services
Required
5
Years
JPA / Hibernate / MyBatis
Required
5
Years
SQL Databases
Required
7
Years
NoSQL Databases
Required
2
Years
Git Required 5+ Years
Required
5
Years
Maven / Gradle
Required
5
Years
CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
Required
3
Years
React (collaboration with UI team) Required 2+ Years
Required
2
Years
JSF Maintenance
Required
3
Years
Unit Testing (JUnit, Mockito, TestNG)
Required
5
Years
Agile Methodologies
Required
4
Years
Node.js
Desired
1
Years
AWS Certification (Developer / Architect)
Desired
1
Years
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent technical experience
Required
4
Years
 
 
 
 
If interested Please send me your resume at
 
 
 

 


Thanks & Regards 

Hemendra Kalal
Lead Recruiter 

Zenosys Consulting

M: :Kendall Park NJ

 

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