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# Java Software Engineer - Spring Boot Modernization

- **Company:** CTRL,  LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $161,990.0 - $178,859.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache Tomcat, Automation of Tests, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Relational Databases, JSON, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Containerization, AngularJS, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Atlassian Tools, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=375ecce2e762dd70

## About the Role

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered., * 7 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

 * Java enterprise development with Spring Boot or similar
 * Angular or similar front-end frameworks
 * RESTful API design
 * Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB or similar databases
 * Docker or Podman
 * Containerized applications on Kubernetes
 * Application modernization
 * Technical documentation

Preferred qualifications

 * Tomcat to Spring Boot migration
 * Microservices architectures
 * Oracle to PostgreSQL migration
 * Rancher, EKS, OpenShift or other Kubernetes platforms
 * Helm and core Kubernetes concepts
 * GitLab CI/CD, Jira and Confluence
 * XML and JSON data processing
 * Automated testing and DevSecOps

## Description

Help move a Java system from a traditional Tomcat deployment to a cloud-native Spring Boot, Docker and Kubernetes architecture.

The mission

Modernize a mission-critical enterprise application and help shape its future architecture.

What you'll do

 * Develop, test and maintain Java and Angular applications
 * Build RESTful APIs and service integrations
 * Develop data access for Oracle, PostgreSQL and other relational databases
 * Support migration to Spring Boot, containers and microservices
 * Support CI/CD, automated testing and technical documentation
 * Provide backup database administration support