Java Software Engineer

Job Description :

We are looking for a hands-on Java Developer with deep experience in Apache Struts and enterprise Java migrations to join our application development team. You will be stepping into an active, in-progress migration — 6 of 17 modules have already been completed, and established patterns are in place. Your mission is to carry that work across the finish line. This is a technical execution role — ideal for someone who thrives on structured, well scoped engineering work and takes pride in clean, validated, production-ready output.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications using Java (Java 11/17)
• Work extensively with Apache Struts 2.x framework, including:
• ActionSupport
• ServletActionContext
• Interceptors
• OGNL expressions
• XML-based configuration
• Support and execute Jakarta EE namespace migrations (e.g., javax.* to jakarta.*) while addressing edge cases
• Design and maintain Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) using Home, Local, and Remote interface patterns
• Manage build and dependency configurations using Apache Ant and Apache Ivy
• Deploy and support applications on IBM WebSphere Application Server (Traditional and/or Liberty)
• Implement and manage persistence using Hibernate ORM (version 5.x and/or 6.x)
• Develop UI components using JSP and Struts tag libraries
• Participate in application modernization and refactoring initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Java development (Java 11 or 17)
• Strong expertise in Apache Struts 2.x framework
• Solid understanding of Jakarta EE namespace migration
• Experience working with Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB architecture)
• Proficiency in Apache Ant and Ivy build tools
• Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server deployments
• Working knowledge of Hibernate ORM
• Experience with JSP and related tag libraries
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in legacy enterprise applications

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Experience in CVE remediation for enterprise Java applications
• Knowledge of migrating libraries such as commons-fileupload (1.x to 2.x / Jakarta variants)
• Familiarity with upgrading libraries like Jackson Databind and Bouncy Castle
• Experience working in Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
• Understanding of SQL Server JDBC drivers and Hadoop/Hive JDBC connectivity
• Prior experience in financial services or regulated industries
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Devin) for code refactoring
• Familiarity with enterprise security/vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., GEM or equivalent)

Additional Information:

• Experience working in large enterprise ecosystems and legacy system modernization is highly desirable
• Ability to balance stability of existing systems with modernization initiatives
• Strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Hibernate, Java, MS SQL Server, SpringBoot

Recruiter's Email : shikharsharma@thriveitsystems.com