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# Java Modernization Engineer

- **Company:** Randstad
- **Location:** Hartford, CT, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Applications Architecture, Unit Testing, Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Spring Framework, Software Engineering, Java Application Server, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Software Security, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Build Tools, Cloud Migration, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Docker, Legacy Systems, Microservices
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3768c174-4b67-4aa6-bff7-b7013a0387ca

## About the Role

Strong experience in Java development Java 81115

Experience upgrading Java versions and refactoring legacy applications

Knowledge of Spring Boot Spring Framework REST APIs

Experience migrating applications from HTTP to HTTPS

Understanding of SSLTLS certificates encryption and application security

Experience with Maven Gradle Git Jenkins or similar DevOps tools

Familiarity with AWS services and modernization tools

Experience with code analysis dependency management and remediation

skills:

AWS EC2,AWS,AWS services,AWS DevOps,application architecture,Maven Gradle,Cloud migration,Refactor,refactoring,code reviews,CICD,automated deployment,DevOps,DevOps tools,containerization Docker,enterprise applications,Git Jenkins,Computer Science,Information Technology,integration testing,Java,Java development,Java applications,JavaScript,legacy applications,microservices architecture,REST APIs,application development,software engineering,code quality,application security,Spring Framework,Spring Boot,code analysis,unit testing,automate,automated,encryption,dependency management,internal documentation,security,security best practices,application upgrades,tooling

## Description

* Analyze and assess legacy Java applications for modernization opportunities
 * Refactor and upgrade Java applications to Java 15 ensuring code quality compatibility and performance improvements
 * Convert existing HTTPbased applications to HTTPS implementing SSLTLS security best practices
 * Leverage Amazon Transform and other AWS modernization services tools to automate and accelerate application modernization
 * Resolve code dependency framework and build compatibility issues during migration
 * Modernize application architecture and prepare applications for cloud native deployment
 * Collaborate with architects DevOps engineers security teams and business stakeholders
 * Perform code reviews unit testing integration testing and deployment validation
 * Document modernization strategies transformation outcomes and technical recommendations
 * Support CICD integration and automated deployment processes


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