Software Developer at OmegaHires in Rockville, MD

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer specialized in migrating Java/J2EE applications to the cloud. You will take ownership for modernizing Java/J2EE applications and migrating them to AWS by re-architecting them to leverage cloud-native features and improve scalability, performance, and agility, while minimizing disruption to existing functionality.
• This is a hybrid role, requiring three (3) days per week onsite located in Rockville, MD

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

Required

• Strong Java programming skills
• Strong problem-solving skills