Responsibilities

• Define and drive modernization strategies for legacy Java applications
• Design architecture for upgrading Java runtimes, frameworks, and application servers
• Refactor monolithic systems into modular, scalable architectures
• Lead database transition initiatives including schema validation, query refactoring, and performance optimization
• Review and optimize SQL queries, database interactions, and data access layers
• Provide architectural oversight, code reviews, and technical guidance to development teams
• Resolve complex issues related to application runtime, database integration, and performance
• Design cloud-ready deployment architectures and support containerization and automation
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to align architecture with CI/CD and deployment pipelines

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Java development and architecture
• Strong expertise in Core Java and modern Java versions (Java 8/11/17/21+)
• Proven experience modernizing legacy Java enterprise applications
• Strong experience with enterprise Java web applications and servlet-based frameworks
• Extensive experience with relational databases, SQL optimization, and database migration
• Strong knowledge of application architecture patterns and modular design principles
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and containerized deployments
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices with strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills