Lead modernization and migration of legacy Struts 1 applications to modern Java platforms. Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java 21 applications using Spring 6 and REST APIs, troubleshoot production issues, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
Job Summary
We're looking for a passionate and skilled Java Developer to join our team. You'll play a key role in developing, modernizing, and migrating our enterprise applications. This position requires hands-on experience with modern Java technologies, a deep understanding of application migration, and a strong background in the Struts framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work on the modernization and migration of legacy applications from the Struts 1 framework to more modern technologies.
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable Java applications using Java 21, Spring 6, and REST API.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely solutions.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the Java ecosystem and cloud-based technologies.
Required Qualifications:
- Extensive experience with the Spring 6 framework, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security
- Proven 11-14 yrs of experience as a Java Developer with hands-on experience in Java 21.
- Strong experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Direct, hands-on experience with the Struts 1 framework is a must.
- A strong understanding of application migration and modernization processes.
- Experience with cloud-based technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with microservices architecture.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Experience with database technologies such as SQL and NoSQL databases.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 40,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 142,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
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