CTIS, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Software Developer (Java/J2EE/Application Modernization)
Rockville, MD
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$70/hr - $80/hr
5+ years expCTIS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Developer specialized in migrating Java/J2EE applications to the cloud. The role involves modernizing applications and migrating them to AWS, focusing on improving scalability, performance, and agility while minimizing disruption to existing functionality.
AnalyticsBig DataCloud ComputingConsultingHealth CareInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead Migration Execution Take ownership of refining and improving components of an enterprise cloud migration effort. Develop migration plans considering approaches such as replatforming (modifying applications to use cloud services with minimal code changes) or refactoring (modernizing code to take advantage of cloud-native capabilities)
Hands-On Design & Development Collaborate with technical leads and work closely with other developers to design and implement migration patterns, reusable components, and reference code that support teams transitioning legacy Java/J2EE applications to AWS. Contribute directly through hands-on coding, solution prototyping, and building migration accelerators
Application Modernization Rewrite or optimize existing Java code to integrate with AWS services. Break down monolithic applications into modular components or microservices where needed to improve scalability, performance, and maintainability
AWS Service Integration Select and integrate AWS services based on application needs, such as EC2/ECS/EKS for compute, S3 for storage, RDS for databases, API Gateway for APIs, and Lambda for event-driven processing. Implement basic disaster recovery mechanisms using AWS-native features
Containerization & DevOps Automation Containerize legacy and modernized applications using Docker, and deploy them to AWS services like ECS or EKS. Use IaC tools such as AWS CloudFormation, SAM, or Terraform to automate environment setup, ensure consistent deployments, and support CI/CD pipelines
Governance, Standards & Cost Awareness Follow established cloud guidelines, coding standards, and architectural patterns approved by leadership. Provide recommendations that consider cost optimization, scalability, and operational efficiency when building or modifying application components
Collaboration & Communication Work closely with project leadership, SCRUM teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. Contribute to sprint planning, report progress toward migration milestones, and ensure timely delivery of assigned development tasks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
At least 5+ years of hands-on experience migrating applications onto the AWS platform
Solid migration experience from on-premises servers to AWS using appropriate tools and frameworks
Strong Java programming skills and experience with J2EE frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, and JSF
Strong understanding of AWS architecture and cloud computing concepts
Expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform
Knowledge of database migration strategies and experience with different database systems
Understanding of DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed, cloud-based environments
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Company
CTIS, Inc.
Driving Health Informatics and Data Transformation through Innovation.
51-200 employees
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President/Chief Operating Officer
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