Java Consultant - Onsite, OH

Java Consultant – Onsite, OH

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Location:

OIC location (William Green Building 8th floor, 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio).

Client:
State of Ohio

Interview will be onsite.

Submission Due Date: 12/18/2025

Programmer classification:
4. Four Java developer positions to assist with understanding and redeveloping legacy COBOL code in Java.

This role is ideal for a senior developer with extensive knowledge of Java and hands‑on, full‑life‑cycle implementation experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong solutions knowledge and have successfully completed integrating business solutions (from conception to completion) using Java to fit the client’s needs. Given success on the primary assignment, additional code rewrite opportunities may be possible.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, written and oral.
• Collaboration with supporting resources across business and/or functional lines.
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical, planning, problem‑solving, decision‑making.
• Meet productivity standards, complete work in a timely manner, and strive to increase productivity.
• Strong proficiency in Java (8/11/17+) and Object‑Oriented Design (OOD) principles.
• Expertise with popular Java frameworks and libraries (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA).
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server).
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Maven, Gradle).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) – highly valued.
• Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and SPA solutions (Angular 4+) – highly desired.
• Proficient in open‑source IDEs such as Eclipse and Visual Studio Code.

• Serve as lead Java developer on the primary assignment.
• Collaborate with other developers to deliver Java solutions that provide the business‑critical functions legacy COBOL applications currently perform.
• Utilize best practices and help OIC establish/refine coding standards.
• Work in an agile/iterative development manner, providing regular evidence of progress.
• Write, test, and document application components to successfully deliver work.
• Collaborate with the OIC IT team and subject‑matter experts to determine the best solution approach.
• Design, code, and implement Java application code.
• Adhere to timelines and development goals.
• Test stability and functionality of the application.
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs.
• Write documentation and provide technical training for OIC IT staff.
• Maintain the security and integrity of the application software.
• Prepare documentation (flowcharts, narratives, code comments, etc.).
• Coordinate programming activities of the team in a non‑supervisory manner.
• Consult with business and technical personnel to resolve intent, inaccuracy, or feasibility issues.
• Determine, with necessary personnel, the necessity for modifications or enhancements.
• Leverage communications skills to develop new business process and programming solutions as directed by stakeholders.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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