|  | Java developer | Contractual | New Jersey | Posted on 10/16/2025 | | | | Job ID | DEW - 2570 | Job Title | Java developer | Location | Trenton, NJ, New Jersey USA | | Job Description | Java developer Location: Trenton NJ (Hybrid) Position Type: Contract In Person Interview We are seeking a strong and forward-thinking Java/J2EE Developer with experience in modernizing enterprise applications from on-prem environments to cloud-native architectures. Short Description: We are seeking a strong and forward-thinking Java/J2EE Developer with experience in modernizing enterprise applications from on-prem environments to cloud-native architectures. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, Spring Framework, microservices, and experience working with AWS services including Beanstalk, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS/EKS, and Lambda. Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is expected as part of a transitional strategy, with the long-term goal of moving to a serverless, event-driven architecture. Knowledge of Node.js is a plus. Position Summary: The successful candidate will playa key role in a strategic application modernization initiative to migratelegacy Java applications from an on-prem to the cloud (AWS), leveraging moderntechnologies such as Spring Boot, containerization, AWSmanaged services, and eventually serverless architectures. Thisposition requires strong full-stack development capabilities, withemphasis on cloud readiness, microservices, and integrationwith AWS services. Candidates should also be comfortable supporting legacysystems in the short term, while driving long-term modernization efforts. Key Responsibilities - Modernize and migrate legacy WebSphere 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, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch
- Apply containerization using Docker, with short-term orchestration using Kubernetes or ECS
- Collaborate on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) with tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform
- Work closely with DevOps to ensure seamless CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, 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
- Required Qualifications &Technical Skills
- 7+ years of experience in Java/J2EE development, with emphasis on Java 17+, Spring Boot, REST APIs
- Experience modernizing Java apps from legacy environments (e.g., WebSphere)
- 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, EC2, S3, API Gateway
- Familiarity with containerization using Docker, short-term Kubernetes support
- Experience developing and consuming SOAP and REST web services
- Strong SQL and NoSQL data modeling experience
- Proficient in Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD workflows
- Familiarity with Node.js and server-side JavaScript (optional but a plus)
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Ideal Candidate Will Be Able To
- 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 DevOps
- Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Required Skills: - Java SE / Java 17+ Required 7 Years
- J2EE Required 9 Years
- Spring Framework (Boot, Cloud, Security) Required 7+ Years Required 7 Years
- REST API Development Required 7 Years
- WebSphere Modernization Required 3 Years
- Microservices Architecture Required 5 Years
- AWS Elastic Beanstalk Required 2 Years
- AWS Lambda Required 2 Years
- AWS EC2 Required 2 Years
- AWS S3 Required 2 Years
- AWS RDS (Aurora) Required 2 Years
- AWS DynamoDB Required 2+ Years Required 2 Years
- Docker Desired 2 Years
- Kubernetes / ECS Desired 1 Years
- SOAP Web Services Required 5 Years
- JPA / Hibernate / MyBatis Required 5 Years
- SQL Databases Required 7 Years
- NoSQL Databases Required 2 Years
- Git Required 5+ Years Required 5 Years
- Maven / Gradle Required 5 Years
- CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) Required 3 Years
- React (collaboration with UI team) Required 2+ Years Required 2 Years
- JSF Maintenance Required 3 Years
- Unit Testing (JUnit, Mockito, TestNG) Required 5 Years
- Agile Methodologies Required 4 Years
- Node.js Desired 1 Years
- AWS Certification (Developer / Architect) Desired 1 Years
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent technical experience Required 4 Years
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