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# Senior Spring Migration Engineer

- **Company:** NTT DATA Corporation
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,562.0 - $184,375.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache Tomcat, Relational Databases, Spring Framework, Apache Maven, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Migration Manager, Software Engineering, Java Application Server, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers-inc.nttdata.com/talentcommunity/apply/1447309300/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Minimum 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with Java and enterprise application platforms, including Tomcat, and have deep understanding of object-oriented design principles.
 * Minimum 5+ years of hands-on Spring Framework and Spring Boot experience, including migration or modernization delivery.
 * Minimum 5+ years of experience analyzing legacy codebases, defining target architectures, and leading phased migrations.
 * Minimum 4+ years of experience with Maven and enterprise build and dependency management.
 * Minimum 3+ years of experience working with relational databases, including Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server.

Travel: Travel requirements will be determined by project needs.

Degree: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have; (But not a must)

 * Project lead experience.

## Description

* Own migration strategy and execution for complex, business-critical Java applications moving to Spring and Spring Boot.
 * Define target architecture, modernization roadmaps, migration waves, and technical standards across programs.
 * Lead codebase assessments, identify risks and dependencies, and design phased rollout and rollback approaches that protect availability.
 * Guide engineers through refactoring legacy applications, modernization patterns, testing, configuration, security, and performance tuning.
 * Partner with product, architecture, business, and engineering leaders to align outcomes and drive zero-downtime deployments.
 * Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership through design reviews, implementation guidance, and delivery oversight.
 * Influence adoption of repeatable migration tooling, engineering practices, and operational readiness measures.