Sr. Software Engineer (Spring Framework to Spring Book Migration)

Sr. Software Engineer (Spring Framework to Spring Book Migration)

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Rate: $70-73/hr. C2C

USC, GC EAD or GC Holder ONLY

MUST BE IN EST/CST

They need to have AI experience. Co-pilot experience is a MUST

**ANY CANDIDATES WHO ARE FORMER CVS WITH GOOD TERENURE ARE PREFERRED**

The manager is looking for a candidate who has true migration experience from Spring framework 3.0.5 to Springboot 3X (The manager said he does not want to see this fabricated and listed on resumes, instead she wants to see a detailed writeup highlighting the experience. She does not want resumes to look like they have been tailored to the job description or they will be instantly rejected).

She needs someone that can help the apps stay current

There are 250 apps still running on Spring Framework which is 16 years old.

Will be Remedy all applications

Need 8+ years of experience.

Cloud Experience is a must: They use Azure at Aetna and OpenShift Containers (Kubernetes)

Looking for someone who is strategy focused and can offer recommendations.

COMM SKILLS WILL BE HUGE - Manager said she interviewed someone who was technically strong but couldn't understand anything they were saying. This person will be talking to Architects, tech leads and stakeholders. DO NOT send candidates with subpar communication skills.

Job Summary: AEFW3/Spring Framework 3.0.5 to Spring Boot 3.x Migration

Lead Developer to spearhead the modernization of legacy Framework built on Spring Framework 3.0.5 to the latest version of Spring Boot. This role involves analysis of existing proprietary Framework codebase, architectural design for migration, hands-on development, and ensuring the successful transition to a modern, cloud-native ready architecture (Azure Cloud - private/public).

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze existing AEFW3 framework built on top of Spring Framework 3.0.5 to identify dependencies, configurations, and potential challenges for migration to Spring Boot.

Design and implement migration strategies, including refactoring, dependency upgrades, and adoption of Spring Boot features (e.g., auto-configuration, embedded servers, starters).

Develop and refactor code to align with Spring Boot best practices, including transitioning from XML-based configurations to Java-based configurations and annotations. Tiles conversion to JSP using JSP includes.

Address compatibility issues related to Jakarta EE, Hibernate, Spring Security, and other third-party libraries during the migration process.

Implement and optimize build tools (Maven) for Spring Boot projects.

Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and adherence to coding standards.

Collaborate with other developers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure a smooth and effective modernization process.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other application teams on Spring Boot development.

Document migration steps, architectural decisions, and new functionalities.

Required Skills and Experience:

Extensive experience with Spring Framework, particularly with legacy versions like 3.0.5, and deep understanding of its core concepts (IoC, DI, AOP).

Proven experience in migrating applications from older Spring Framework versions to Spring Boot.

Strong proficiency in Java, with experience in Java 17 or higher.

Solid understanding of Spring Boot principles, including starters, auto-configuration, embedded servers, and externalized configuration.

Experience with build tools such as Maven.

Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, JPA, Hibernate) and Spring Data.

Experience with web technologies and frameworks, including Spring MVC and RESTful API development.

Understanding of security concepts and experience with Spring Security.

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong preference for Azure experience.

Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with OpenShift a strong plus.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Master in microservices architecture and development.