Java Software Engineer

enior Software Designer / Developer (Cloud Migration and Modernization)

This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications that support core business functions. This position plays a key role in cloud migration initiatives, including assessing applications, identifying gaps, and driving cloud-ready, scalable solutions primarily in Azure.

Cloud Migration & Modernization

· Lead application analysis and remediation for cloud migration

· Refactor applications using microservices, containerization, and cloud-native patterns

· Optimize database workloads for performance and scalability

· Align applications with cloud architecture, security, and operational standards

· Implement resiliency, observability, and scaling practices

· Lead database modernization (e.g. Oracle to PostgreSQL)

Application Design & Development

· Design and develop scalable applications using modern architectures

· Lead development of enterprise solutions using Java and J2EE

· Translate business requirements into technical designs

· Develop APIs, backend services, and integrations

· Build UI components using JavaScript, HTML, CSS

· Support microservices and cloud-ready architectures

Quality, Performance & Delivery

· Ensure code quality through testing and reviews

· Troubleshoot and optimize application performance

· Provide effort estimates and support delivery planning

· Produce technical documentation

· Ensure compliance with development standards and governance

Support & Operations

· Provide support for critical systems

· Maintain logs of incidents and resolutions

Collaboration & Leadership

· Work with cross-functional teams

· Mentor junior developers

· Drive continuous improvement

· Adopt new technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Experience & Skills

· 10 years in software development and design

· Experience in cloud migration (Azure preferred)

· Strong Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot

· Experience with microservices and APIs

· Database expertise (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)

· Experience with Docker, Linux, DevOps

· Front-end technologies (JavaScript, React)

· Testing tools (Selenium, REST Assured)

Core Competencies

· Teamwork and collaboration

· Critical thinking

· Accountability

· Technical leadership