> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2291184-lead-full-stack-engineer-struts-modernization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2291184-lead-full-stack-engineer-struts-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). --- # Lead Full Stack Engineer (Struts Modernization) - **Company:** Capgemini - **Location:** Westlake, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $106,230.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Middleware, IBM Websphere Application Server, Apache Struts, Performance Tuning, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, AngularJS, Deployment Automation, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0e4d9263-1c98-4f7a-a7e6-f6626f9cba99 ## About the Role * 10 + yrs of experience * Must have Exp with Struts * Must have exp with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Angular. ## Description * Lead the complete modernization and re-engineering of a legacy Struts-based application, transforming monolithic architectures into scalable and maintainable enterprise solutions aligned with target-state technology standards. * Drive architecture decisions and establish modernization roadmaps for migrating applications from IBM WebSphere to modern Java-based platforms utilizing Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Angular. * Analyze existing business processes, application functionality, integrations, and technical dependencies to identify modernization opportunities and migration risks. * Design and develop high-performing enterprise applications with focus on resiliency, scalability, security, maintainability, and operational excellence. * Provide technical leadership across development teams through architecture reviews, code reviews, design sessions, and engineering best-practice adoption. * Lead WebSphere migration, middleware modernization, application deployment, and production cutover planning activities. * Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, architects, systems analysts, quality engineers, and product owners to ensure successful delivery of modernization objectives. * Drive implementation of CI/CD, DevOps automation, observability, and performance optimization initiatives across the modernization workstream. * Mentor engineers and establish development standards for Java, Angular, Spring Boot, API development, cloud adoption, and application modernization. * Support technical risk analysis, issue resolution, and delivery governance activities throughout the lifecycle of the transformation initiative. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Bootiful Spring Boot 3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/537-bootiful-spring-boot-3) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)