Beacon Technologies is seeking a Java Developer IV for our client partner. The selected candidate will play a hands-on senior technologist/lead role in the analysis, technical design, development, modernization, and support of our client's applications. The candidate will provide technical leadership and expertise in modernization efforts, such as upgrading legacy applications to modern frameworks, remediating Java versions, updating application architecture, integrating test automation (unit & regression), and providing guidance in the development/maintenance of a CI/CD development pipeline following industry best practices. We are seeking a highly experienced senior developer with strong experience in Java, MVC pattern implementation (Spring), migrating legacy applications to modern frameworks, test automation, microservice architecture patterns, and troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues related to upgrades and/or modernization efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to guide the evolution of new and legacy applications toward modern architectures
• Solve complex technical problems
• Develop testing methodology and criteria and implement them on automated build processes
• Develop application presentation layers using modern JavaScript/TypeScript technologies such as Angular
• Empower the team by offering guidance, sharing knowledge, and providing actionable feedback

Required Experience:

• Java/Jakarta EE (10+ years)
• Java 17+ (10+ years)
• Java build tools: Maven (preferred), Gradle
• Spring Boot (5+ years)
• SQL (5+ years)
• Oracle, SQL Server and DB2 databases
• PL/SQL stored procedures (4+ years)
• API development (4+ years)
• Microservices (4+ years)
• Webservices including SOAP and REST
• Angular (5+ years).
• JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS
• Hands on Architecture/Design (4+ years)
• Strong background in Automated Testing (4+ years)
• DevOps (Jenkins, GitHub)
• Extensive knowledge of Git, code quality processes, and modern collaborative workflows
• Working with IntelliJ
• Familiarity with industry standard modernization patterns
• Working in Hybrid and Agile Methodologies (5+ years)

Nice to Have Experience:

• Batch process development (4+ years)
• Python
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
• DevSecOps best practices (3+ years) including leveraging SonarQube
• Message queueing (4+ years)
• Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift)
• Designing, developing, and integrating APIs with OpenAPI
• Working with Open Liberty
• Leveraging AI to accelerate software development and testing practices (Github Copilot or similar)
• Working with Government agencies

About Beacon Technologies

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Affirmative Action Plan. It is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.