Java Application Developer

Java Application Developer

Job Description

Description:

Sr. Application Developer/Engineer/Programmer

Position Requirements:

We seek a Senior Application Developer with Java experience and a strong aptitude in modernizing systems. The incumbent will support up to 3 legacy mission-essential systems in the upgrade from Java/JDK 8 to Java/JDK 21 technology and beyond with operations and maintenance.
The Senior Application Developer will leverage knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, software development methodologies, and the Java language to seamlessly transition our systems to the desired version. The position requires expertise in technologies such as Servlet, JSP, Tag Library, JavaBean, and SQL Server database, invaluable in ensuring smooth and successful migration.
Proficiency in tools like Maven, JavaScript, jQuery, Knockout.js, HTML, and CSS is valuable for modernizing the user interface and enhancing the overall user experience. Incumbent must be well-versed in Windows authentication, SSL, session management, and Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies, familiarity with Spring, Spring MVC, and ORM technologies like Hibernate and JPA - these are instrumental in seamlessly integrating the upgraded systems with our existing infrastructure.

Familiarity with RESTful web services, JSON parsing, and multipart/form-data file management is highly valued, as is expertise in vulnerability remediation techniques such as CSRF, SQL injection, XSS, and reflection attacks.


Upgrade experience
o Previous experience successfully migrating Java applications across multiple major versions
o Knowledge of common pitfalls and solutions when upgrading Java applications
o Understanding of deprecated features and their modern replacements
o Experience identifying and resolving compatibility issues


Build, Deployment and CI/CD
o Proficiency with build tools (Maven/Gradle)
o Experience updating build pipelines to accommodate newer Java versions
o Dependency management skills and handling library compatibility challenges
o Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitLab)


Operations and Maintenance Skills
o Experience with application performance monitoring tools and techniques
o Knowledge of log management and analysis systems
o Ability to create and maintain runbooks for operational procedures
o Proficiency in identifying and resolving production issues
o Understanding of JVM tuning and garbage collection optimization
o Experience implementing and maintaining automated health checks
o Knowledge of security patch management and vulnerability assessment


Additional Technical Skills
o Version control with Git
o Familiarity with application servers (e.g., Tomcat, WebSphere, WildFly)
o Knowledge of common enterprise integrations (SQL Server databases, messaging systems)
o Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus


Soft Skills
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
o Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
o Ability to document migration processes, decisions, and technical debt
o Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
o Collaborative approach when working with existing development teams
o Strong time management skills to deliver migration within schedule constraints
o Experience providing on-call support and incident management

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status