Senior Software Developer; Java​/J2EE​/Modernization

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• Lead Cloud Architecture & Migration:
  Take ownership of architecture refinement and improvement of an enterprise cloud migration project. Design a migration plan, considering options like replatforming or refactoring.
• Architectural Design & Development:
  Lead a team of developers to architect and design and develop pieces of Architectural Runway & Reference Architecture for Legacy JAVA / J2EE teams to migrate to the cloud.
• Application Modernization:
  Modify existing Java code to integrate with AWS services, potentially breaking down monolithic applications into microservices for better scalability.
• Service Selection & Integration:
  Choose appropriate AWS services based on application requirements, including EC2/ECS/EKS for compute, S3 for storage, RDS for databases, API Gateway for API management, and Lambda for serverless functions. Define a disaster recovery mechanism.
• Containerization & Automation:
  Package applications into Docker containers for efficient deployment and scaling on AWS services like ECS or EKS. Utilize tools like AWS Cloud Formation, SAM, or Terraform to define and automate infrastructure provisioning.
• Governance & Cost Management:
  Work closely with project leadership and the Architectural Review Board on proposed architecture designs, ensuring cost efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.
• Communication & Cadence:
  Define the cadence at which the team will meet its objectives and communicate regularly with project leadership about achievements and milestones.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• At least 5+ years of hands-on experience migrating applications onto the AWS platform.
• Solid migration experience from on-premises servers to AWS using appropriate tools and frameworks.
• Strong Java programming skills and experience with J2EE frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, and JSF.
• Strong understanding of AWS architecture and cloud computing concepts.
• Expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Cloud Formation or Terraform.
• Knowledge of database migration strategies and experience with different database systems.
• Understanding of Dev Ops practices for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed, cloud-based environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

This is a contract role offering an hourly rate of $70 - $80
, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Engineering and Information Technology