Job Details

Job Title: Sr. Java developer
Location: Austin, TX (Remote)
Duration: 6+ Months

Key Responsibilities
Analyze existing Java applications to understand business logic, workflows, and system behavior
Review source code (Spring, Java EE, or legacy frameworks) to identify:

• Business rules
• Data flows
• Integration points

Collaboration with Business Analysts to:

• Explain technical functionality in business terms
• Validate requirements against existing system behavior

Document findings include:

• Functional specifications
• Process flows
• Data mappings
• Technical Design Documents

Support application modernization efforts by identifying reusable logic and dependencies
Assist in troubleshooting and clarifying system behavior during testing phases
Participate in discussions with architects, developers, and stakeholders to ensure accurate understanding of current systems
Analyzing the bridging from the legacy apps using Struts, EJB, or other Java EE design patterns, also some instances of bridging from the newer apps using Spring.
Experience with Unix/Linux and Bourne/Korn shell scripting is useful

Key Skills

• Code Analysis & Reverse Engineering
• Business Logic Identification
• Technical Documentation
• Collaboration with BA/Functional Teams
• System Integration Understanding

What Success Looks Like

• Ability to quickly understand and explain existing system behavior
• Clear documentation of business rules derived from code
• Effective collaboration between technical and business teams
• Contribution to accurate and efficient modernization planning

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Application Develop software, or forms components, recommend database schema changes and ensuring they adhere to RRC and industry standards, best practices, and customer requirements. Perform testing to verify that the product matches the requirements, including the creation of test data, test cases and test scripts.
• Technical Skill: Perform technical analysis on existing defects or proposed enhancements to increase efficiency or to adapt to new procedures. Identify root cause and solution for complex problems
• Team Contribution: Collaborate with the project team for sprint/release work on tasks such as providing development effort estimates, discussing architecture and design, triage and resolving defects or issues in multiple environments and providing status on work assignments or issues; Prepare and maintain technical documentation as required (i.e., process flows, object or data models, project plans, environment diagrams, test plans, etc.).

Required Skills:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or uni versity with a degree in computer science or related field
• At least four [4] years of experience in software develop pment using Java Core, Java, Spring / Spring Boot (preferred), REST APIs, Struts, EJB, other Java EE design patterns
• At least four [4] years of experience in SQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, or similar), Version control systems (Git)
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be available some nights and weekends for supporting code deployments and application support.
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines
• Unix/Linux and Bourne/Korn shell scripting
• Experience in using GoAnywhere - secure file transfer Software.
• Proficiency in databases and MSSQL
• Experience specifically with Azure DevOps and broadly distributed version control
• Experience in application modernization or migration projects
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Government)
• Experienced with service-oriented architecture (SOA) concepts, microservices, RESTful APIs primarily as a consumer of those services.
• Helpful to have knowledge of creation and manipulation of .PDF documents or experience with iText.