Sr. Java Developer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 5 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Java
WebSphere
Spring
Hibernate
EJB

Job Details

Sr. Java Developer

Location: Newark, NJ (hybrid)

Duration: 5 months + (Right to Hire)

As a Java Developer participating in a large-scale migration off of IBM WebSphere Application Server, you will play a key role in transforming our existing WAS Java applications to a new platform. Your primary responsibility will be to analyze, refactor, and optimize our Java codebase to ensure seamless integration with the new Java platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze existing Java applications deployed on IBM WebSphere.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to choose an appropriate new Java platform.
  • Refactor and optimize Java code to ensure compatibility with the new platform.
  • Document the migration process and provide knowledge transfer to the internal team.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting during and after the migration.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Full stack developer with Java and React or similar UI framework.
  • Experience in Java EJBs and messaging.
  • Experience in any Enterprise service Bus.
  • Experience in API gateway like Apigee, Kong or similar.
  • Experience in AWS services like ECS, EKS, RDS, ALB, etc.
  • Proven experience as a Java Developer with a focus on enterprise applications.
  • Strong expertise in Java and related technologies (Spring, Hibernate, etc.).
  • Extensive experience with IBM WebSphere and other Java EE application servers.
  • Experience in migrating Java applications from WebSphere to other platforms (e.g., Apache Tomcat, JBoss, WildFly).
  • Proficiency in modernizing and refactoring legacy Java code.
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native development.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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