Java Full Stack Developer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Java Full Stack Developer based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to modernize complex legacy systems by translating established mainframe technologies into scalable, modern Java solutions.You’ll play a key role in pre-production development, supporting software modernization within a microservices architecture.The position combines deep Java development with full-stack engineering, system integration, database modernization, and cloud-native capabilities.You’ll work with legacy technologies including COBOL, ASM, JCL, and Copybooks while helping transition functionality to contemporary platforms.The role also involves leveraging AI/ML-enabled development approaches, CI/CD practices, and modern API and application architectures.You’ll collaborate across development, testing, integration, and modernization activities in a highly complex technology environment.This is a remote full-time opportunity with occasional travel to Columbus, Ohio, and is contingent upon contract award.

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Accountabilities:

• Translate and refactor legacy code into modern Java applications within a defined microservices architecture.

• Analyze and update the existing legacy code base, including COBOL, ASM, JCL, and Copybooks, to identify functional and non-functional code across the baseline.

• Apply AI/ML tools and development processes where appropriate to accelerate and improve legacy code translation.

• Optimize translated applications by applying microservices or other modular architectural approaches.

• Design and develop new software products and significant enhancements to existing applications.

• Address complex systems integration, compatibility, interoperability, and multi-platform challenges.

• Implement modernized code within pre-production environments to support development, testing, and integration activities.

• Support integration between modern UI/UX front ends, service layers, and relational databases.

• Develop and support both batch and real-time processing capabilities, including ingestion of flat files and modern file formats.

• Build and contribute to CI/CD pipelines, workflows, and development processes.

• Support Zero Trust, ICAM integration, and cloud-native capabilities.

• Apply Agile software development practices throughout design, development, testing, and deployment.

• Perform feasibility analysis for potential future initiatives and provide technical input to management.

• Contribute to legacy modernization, data migration, system analysis, and technical solution decomposition activities.

• Travel to Columbus, Ohio for on-site meetings approximately once per month, for up to three days per visit.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in software development or a closely related technical field.

• Deep, demonstrated expertise in Java, which is the primary technical qualification for the role.

• Demonstrated full-stack development experience across application design, development, testing, integration, and deployment.

• Experience with technologies such as Java, HTML, .NET, AngularJS, JavaScript, SOAP, REST APIs, and web-based APIs.

• Experience working with both hierarchical and relational database structures.

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, modern application design, and software integration.

• Significant experience with Agile software development methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience working with highly complex IT environments, including legacy system upgrades, modernization, transition, data migration, or system analysis and design.

• Knowledge of COBOL is a significant advantage, particularly experience translating or modernizing mainframe applications.

• Prior experience converting mainframe systems to modern languages and architectures is highly desirable.

• AI/ML development or implementation experience is preferred.

• Experience with modern database design and software modernization within federal government or Department of Defense environments is highly valued.

• Ability to perform functional and technical solution decomposition to support effective analysis, architecture, and implementation.

• Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE certification, or equivalent certification is required.

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• Must possess an IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) clearance at the time of proposal submission.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive full-time benefits package.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and disability insurance coverage.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Paid time off.

• Voluntary supplemental benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement.

• Remote work environment within the United States.

• Opportunity to contribute to complex technology modernization initiatives supporting government and mission-critical environments.

• Opportunity to work with modern Java, microservices, cloud-native technologies, and AI/ML-enabled development approaches.

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