Job Title : Java Developer
Duration : 12 months
Location : Hybrid (Newark, NJ)
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the migration from legacy Java applications to modern Java frameworks.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize enterprise-scale applications new and old Java frameworks (EJB, SpringBoot, etc).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions.
- Integrate AI-assisted development tools, with a focus on using Claude.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers.
- Ensure code quality, security, and performance across systems.
Required Qualifications :
15+ years of professional Java development experience.Strong proficiency in old and modern Java frameworks as well as old web servers (like Websphere) and new (AWS ECS or Kubernetes)Demonstrated hands-on experience in Java modernization / migration projects.Expertise in converting legacy Java codebases to updated architectures.Application Programming Interfaces (API) : Consumption & Development; implementing service oriented architecture (SOA) patterns; Web service technologies such as APIs, REST, JSON, SOAP, XML, JDBC, MySQLUnit, interface and end user testing concepts and tooling (functional & non-functional)Automated testingSoftware security skills including secure coding, web application security and DevSecOps; Solid grasp of security concepts (authentication, authorization, encryption, digital signature, JWT), SSL, web service proxies, firewall, SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0)Dev Ops Tools & Practices : Branching techniques and usage of GitHub or Bitbucket; DevOps, Jenkins or GitHub ActionsSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC) : Monitoring and logging techniquesFamiliarity with Claude AI coding capabilities.Strong problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.Ability to work independently and in teams with minimal supervision.Must be located in NY or NJ.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience in the insurance industry.Japanese language proficiency is a plus (not a must)Portfolio or GitHub repositories showcasing similar Java migration projects.Conduct live coding in interview sessions to demonstrate technical skills.