Job Description Senior Java Developer - Microservices & Legacy Modernization We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with a minimum of 12 years of professional, hands-on Java development experience (15-18 years preferred) to support a large-scale legacy modernization initiative. This role is focused on transforming monolithic applications into microservices-based architectures, as well as supporting the transition from on-premise systems to hybrid cloud environments. The ideal candidate has deep experience modernizing enterprise platforms and building highly scalable, distributed systems.
You will work on mission-critical applications as part of a high-performing engineering team, contributing across the full software development lifecycle. This role is onsite, Monday through Friday, and requires a 2nd interview to be completed onsite. A light on call rotation is required every 14-16 weeks after training is completed.
Key Responsibilities Lead and contribute to modernization efforts from monolith to microservices architectures Support migration strategies from on-prem systems to hybrid cloud environments Design, develop, and maintain scalable, enterprise-grade applications in distributed environments Write clean, efficient, and testable Java code Participate in architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues Prepare and manage code releases Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering best practices Experience working in secure enterprise environments Required Technical Skills Java / Core Java (versions 8-17; extensive hands-on experience) Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Cloud) Microservices architecture REST API's; REST & SOAP web services development JPA2 / Hibernate (HQL, JPQL, Criteria APIs) Object-Oriented Design & Design Patterns Domain Driven Design (DDD) concepts Kafka MongoDB Oracle and SQL Server WebLogic 14+ or similar application servers JUnit, Mockito Tools: Git, Gradle, IntelliJ/Eclipse, Ant, SQL Developer (Oracle 19c) Highly Preferred Technical Qualifications Azure DevOps experience Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with UI component libraries Agile development experience Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum 12 years of hands-on, professional Java development experience (REQUIRED) Proven experience in legacy modernization initiatives, including: Monolith to microservices transformation On-premise to hybrid cloud migration Capstone Consulting is an EEO employer. Capstone website: http://www.capstonec.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapstoneITStaffingSolutions/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/capstone__IT/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/capstone-consulting/ 4750