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We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in mainframe migration and cloud modernization.
This is Full Time & Remote role who can work In EST Time Zone
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in mainframe migration and cloud modernization. This role will work alongside Application Modernization Architects and Mainframe Specialists to reimagine and refactor mainframe workloads to AWS Cloud. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and migrating enterprise applications from mainframe platforms to modern, scalable cloud-native architectures.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Application Modernization Architects and Mainframe Specialists to understand legacy mainframe applications and data structures.
Analyze and refactor existing Java applications interacting with DB2 databases for migration to AWS Cloud.
Participate in architecting and implementing target-state solutions leveraging AWS Cloud services (e.g., RDS for PostgreSQL, EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).
Lead and contribute to the mainframe modernization and re-engineering of business logic, data access layers, and integration points.
Design and implement database solutions, including schema design, data type mapping, indexing, and performance optimization for DB2 and PostgreSQL environments.
Write efficient, maintainable, and testable code in Java with frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Data).
Develop automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes for cloud environments.
Support feature enhancements, performance tuning, and post-migration stabilization.
Provide technical guidance to junior developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality migration outcomes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills:
Java Development: Strong hands-on experience with Java (Core Java, Spring Boot/Spring Framework), object-oriented design, and application architecture.
Mainframe Background: Exposure to mainframe systems and applications, particularly DB2, with an understanding of migration challenges.
Database Expertise:
Proven experience with DB2 database architecture and SQL development.
Experience architecting and working with PostgreSQL, specifically AWS RDS for PostgreSQL, including schema design and performance tuning.
Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with AWS Cloud services, especially compute (EC2, Lambda), storage (S3), and RDS services.
Application Modernization: Prior involvement in modernizing legacy applications to cloud-ready codebases.
Experience with modern development practices, including RESTful APIs, microservices, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling.
Professional Skills:
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, database specialists, and other stakeholders.
Experience mentoring or leading technical efforts.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.