Java Lead OpenShift - Remote

Opening:
Contract to Hire. Must be able to convert to FTE

Contract Duration: 6-12 months then FTE

Location:

Remote

Start Date:

ASAP

• 10+ years Java experience
• Strong Spring Boot and event-driven architecture background

• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Strong communicator and self-starter
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, Git Hub, Jenkins, Nexus
• Familiarity with Azure and Dev Ops practices

• Analyze legacy applications to understand business logic, data structures, and operational dependencies
• Translate ambiguous or undocumented system behavior into clear modernization strategies
• Partner with architects to design forward-compatible software components and integration points
• Work independently in a complex, evolving environment with minimal guidance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate assumptions and align on implementation pathways
• Communicate technical findings and modernization strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong experience in application modernization, preferably with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices
• Proven ability to analyze and deconstruct complex legacy systems
• Skilled in data and rule interpretation—translating business logic into system behavior
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerized environments (Open Shift, Kubernetes)
• Strong communication skills, especially in navigating ambiguity and cross-team collaboration
• Prior experience supporting enterprise-scale transformation projects