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# Java Developer

- **Company:** The Aes Group, Inc
- **Location:** Decatur, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, Java (Programming Language), Business Logic, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, IBM DB2, Database Queries, Github, Oracle Databases, Scrum Methodology, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, GitHub Copilot, Spring-mvc, Software Security, Backend, Front End Software Development, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/45edd115-33c7-4315-95bb-11ed2cac2e41

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will be an independent problem solver who can investigate issues, understand unfamiliar code, troubleshoot application/database problems, and work effectively with limited documentation., * 3+ years of hands-on Java development experience

 * Strong experience with Java 8, preferably in a production environment
 * Full-stack Java development experience
 * Hands-on experience with Spring MVC
 * Strong SQL skills
 * Hands-on Oracle database experience
 * Production/application support experience
 * Experience troubleshooting legacy applications
 * Ability to independently analyze code and identify root causes
 * Experience working with application/database interactions
 * Azure DevOps
 * GitHub

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

 * C#
 * ASP.NET
 * DB2
 * Application security and vulnerability remediation
 * GitHub Copilot, * Has approximately 3-7 years of Java experience
 * Has recent, hands-on Java 8 production experience
 * Is comfortable supporting and troubleshooting legacy applications
 * Can work independently with limited documentation and guidance
 * Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Can understand business requirements and trace issues through application code
 * Is comfortable working in a less-structured environment
 * Can work across both backend and frontend/application logic
 * Has strong production support and incident troubleshooting experience
 * Is comfortable communicating directly with business users
 * Is willing to participate in the required on-call rotation

Work Environment

The position supports applications used within a manufacturing/factory environment and involves working with a combination of modernized and legacy systems.

The team operates in a less formal, waterfall-oriented environment rather than a traditional Agile/Scrum model. Candidates should be comfortable working with evolving requirements and limited documentation.

## Description

Seeking a Java Developer to support application development and production support activities within a manufacturing environment. This role will focus heavily on application support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancements across existing and legacy applications., * Provide production support for business-critical applications.

 * Troubleshoot and resolve application issues across legacy and existing systems.
 * Analyze application code, business logic, and database interactions to identify root causes.
 * Develop application fixes, enhancements, and improvements resulting from support activities.
 * Work closely with business users to understand reported issues and determine appropriate solutions.
 * Investigate whether issues originate from application logic, database behavior, infrastructure, or other systems.
 * Support and maintain legacy applications with limited documentation.
 * Independently research and understand unfamiliar code and application functionality.
 * Collaborate with technical teams and escalate issues when appropriate.
 * Participate in application vulnerability remediation and secure coding activities.
 * Support applications throughout their production lifecycle.
 * Participate in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation approximately once every four weeks, Monday-to-Monday, including nights and weekends.


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