> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2078715-java-software-engineer-legacy-modernization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2078715-java-software-engineer-legacy-modernization). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Software Engineer - Legacy Modernization - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JIRA, Cloud Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Dependency Injection, Google Guava, Google Guice, Gradle, Job Control Language (JCL), Java Persistence API, Spring Framework, Apache Maven, Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Git, Kubernetes, Apache Commons, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/034f352b-0cbd-4a82-b402-a2ba31d2d3ae ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise * 7+ years' experience of Java Development * Experience with Java libraries (Spring Framework, Guava, Apache Commons, Guice /Dependency Injection, JPA, EMF) * Good SQL / ORM/ Relational Databases knowledge * Practical skills in CI/CD - some of Git, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins, Jira * Good command of Test-Driven Development Preferred technical and professional experience * Compilation technologies / ANTLR / XText * Cloud /Kubernetes * Performance Tuning * MVS / COBOL / JCL, Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer?, IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Can This Elephant Dance? IBM Bob and the Future of AI-First Software Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100256-can-this-elephant-dance-ibm-bob-and-the-future-of-ai-first-software-development) ## Related Articles - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [6 Reasons to Use Java For Your Next AI Project](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/111-6-reasons-to-use-java-for-your-next-ai-project) - [Java Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/122-java-basics)