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Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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H-1B
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Job posted on April 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Our client is looking for a Sr. Java Developer to play a hands-on senior technologist/lead role in the analysis, technical design, development, modernization, and support of 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.

Candidate should have 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.

Tasks

  • 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

NOTE: Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation is allowed. The selected hire will work a hybrid schedule (40% onsite and 60% remote).

Location: Madison, WI

Contract: 1 year

Skills Required:

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

<>Skills Desired – A plus to have:</>
  • 4+ years - Batch process development
  • 3+ years - DevSecOps best practices including leveraging SonarQube
  • 4+ years - Message queueing
  • Experience with Java build tools including Maven and Gradle
  • Python
  • Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
  • 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)
  • Experience working with Government agencies
  • Rate depends on experience
  • Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.
  • Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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