Full Stack Java Developer

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Role: Full Stack Java Developer (Java lead for legacy modernization)

Focus: Redevelop legacy COBOL functionality into Java applications and services

Description

Lead full-lifecycle Java development to understand and redevelop legacy COBOL code into Java solutions. You will deliver business solutions end-to-end using Java, including application components, RESTful services, and testing, while coordinating with business and technical stakeholders. Successful completion of the primary assignment may lead to additional code rewrite opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead Java developer on the primary assignment
• Collaborate with other developers to deliver Java solutions providing business-critical functions currently performed by legacy COBOL applications
• Apply best practices and help establish/refine coding standards
• Work in an agile/iterative development process and provide routine evidence of progress
• Write, test, and document application components
• Design, code, and implement Java application code
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs; test stability and functionality
• Maintain security and integrity of the application
• Prepare documentation (flowcharts, narratives, code comments) and provide technical training to IT staff
• Coordinate programming activities with the team and resolve issues with business and technical personnel

Requirements

• 10+ years Java solution development experience in the Windows environment
• 10+ years experience with Java Persistence API (JPA)
• 10+ years experience with SQL
• 10+ years experience building RESTful web services
• 10+ years experience with JUnit
• Ability to propose, document, and implement software project lifecycle solutions (software and documentation)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with technical and business teams
• Experience with COBOL code (highly desired)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (highly desired)
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks and SPA solutions such as Angular or Blazor (highly desired)

Benefits

• Opportunity to modernize legacy COBOL functionality into Java
• Possible additional rewrite opportunities after the primary assignment