Senior Java Developer (J2EE)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Java Developer (J2EE)

• Duration: Position extended through 6-30-2027 (three positions)

• Work model: Onsite at OIC location (Columbus, Ohio); onsite interviews

Description

You will serve as a lead Java developer helping to understand and redevelop legacy COBOL code into Java solutions. The role is hands-on across the full lifecycle—designing, coding, testing, documentation, and technical training—while collaborating with business and IT stakeholders. Successful performance may lead to additional code rewrite opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Java development on the primary assignment

• Collaborate with other developers to deliver business-critical functions currently handled by legacy COBOL applications

• Apply best practices and help establish/refine coding standards

• Work in agile/iterative development with evidence of routine progress

• Write, test, and document application components

• Design, code, and implement Java application code

• Test application stability and functionality; troubleshoot and fix bugs

• Maintain security and integrity of the application software

• Produce documentation such as flowcharts, narratives, and code comments

• Coordinate programming activities in a professional non-supervisory role

• Coordinate with business and technical personnel to resolve feasibility and correctness of processing

• Provide technical training and write documents for OIC IT staff

Requirements

• 10+ years Java solution development in the Windows environment

• 10+ years Java Persistence API (JPA)

• 10+ years SQL

• 10+ years RESTful web services

• 10+ years JUnit

• Ability to propose, document, and implement software project lifecycle solutions

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with technical and business teams

• Experience with COBOL code (understanding COBOL)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

• Agree to undergo BCI Fingerprint check

• Ability to work onsite at the OIC location in Columbus, Ohio

Benefits

• Professional non-supervisory role with coordination responsibilities

• Potential additional code rewrite opportunities based on successful effort