Developer-JAVA

Job Description

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent technical experience

The successful candidate will play a key role in a strategic application modernization initiative to migrate legacy Java applications from an on-prem to the cloud (AWS), leveraging modern technologies such as Spring Boot, containerization, AWS managed services, and eventually serverless architectures. This position requires strong full‑stack development capabilities, with emphasis on cloud readiness, microservices, and integration with AWS services. Candidates should also be comfortable supporting legacy systems in the short term, while driving long‑term modernization efforts.

• Modernize and migrate legacy Web Sphere Java applications to AWS using Spring Boot and cloud‑native best practices
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, modular Java microservices leveraging Java and Spring Boot
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs using Spring, API Gateway, and AWS Lambda
• Maintain and enhance existing SOAP services, supporting a phased deprecation strategy
• Support and optimize legacy data access using JPA, Hibernate, MyBatis while transitioning to AWS RDS (Aurora) and DynamoDB
• Utilize AWS services such as Beanstalk, Lambda, RDS, S, DynamoDB, Cloud Watch
• Apply containerization using Docker, with short‑term orchestration using Kubernetes or ECS
• Collaborate on infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) with tools such as Cloud Formation or Terraform
• Work closely with Dev Ops to ensure seamless CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, etc.
• Collaborate with UI developers on React‑based front ends
• Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, TestNG
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing applications with JSF front ends
• Provide documentation and architecture diagrams for modernization roadmap

• + years of experience in Java/JEE development, with emphasis on Java +, Spring Boot, REST APIs
• Experience modernizing Java apps from legacy environments (, Web Sphere)
• Proficiency in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, etc.)
• Experience building scalable microservices and integrating with AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services:
  Beanstalk, Lambda, EC, S, API Gateway
• Familiarity with containerization using Docker, short‑term Kubernetes support
• Experience developing and consuming SOAP and REST web services
• Strong SQL and No
  
  SQL data modeling experience
• Proficient in Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD workflows
• Familiarity with and server‑side JavaScript (optional but a plus)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Lead modernization efforts and translate architectural direction into scalable, maintainable code
• Support legacy systems while contributing to new serverless and microservices‑based solutions
• Write clean, testable, and well‑documented code
• Mentor junior developers and work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams
• Stay up to date with trends in cloud‑native development, serverless architectures, and Dev Ops
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):

AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Java SE / Java + Required Years JEE Required Years Spring Framework (Boot, Cloud, Security) Required + Years Required Years REST API Development Required Years Web Sphere Modernization Required Years Microservices Architecture Required Years AWS Elastic Beanstalk Required Years AWS Lambda Required Years AWS EC Required Years AWS S Required Years AWS RDS (Aurora) Required Years AWS DynamoDB Required + Years Required Years Docker Desired Years Kubernetes / ECS Desired Years SOAP Web Services Required Years JPA / Hibernate / MyBatis Required Years SQL Databases Required Years No

SQL Databases Required Years Git Required + Years Required Years Maven / Gradle Required Years CI/CD (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, etc.) Required Years React (collaboration with UI team) Required + Years Required Years JSF Maintenance Required Years Unit Testing (JUnit, Mockito, TestNG) Required Years Agile Methodologies Required Years Desired Years AWS Certification (Developer / Architect) Desired Years Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent technical experience Required Years

The hourly rate for this position is between $$ per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].

Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.