Java Lead with OpenShift - Remote

Global Business Ser. 4u; Minneapolis (MN); A distancia; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Global Business Ser. 4u is seeking a Senior Java Developer for a contract-to-hire role. The position is remote with a 6-12 month contract to convert to full-time, starting ASAP.

You will apply Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and OpenShift experience to modernize legacy systems, work with Kafka/RabbitMQ, CI/CD tools, and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate communicates well and thrives in ambiguous environments.

Formación

• Senior Java experience with Spring Boot and microservices.
• Ability to analyze complex legacy systems.
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and containerized envs (OpenShift/Kubernetes).
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Experience with enterprise-scale transformation projects.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze legacy applications to understand logic, data and dependencies.
• Translate modernization needs into clear strategies.
• Partner with architects to design forward-compatible components and integrations.
• Work independently in a complex, evolving environment with minimal guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate assumptions and align on implementation paths.
• Communicate technical findings and modernization plans to stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Java

Spring Boot

Event-driven architecture

OpenShift

Kafka

RabbitMQ

GitHub

Jenkins

Nexus

Azure

DevOps

Kubernetes

AWS

Herramientas

Kubernetes

AWS

Descripción del empleo

Senior Java Developer

Opening: Contract to Hire. Must be able to convert to FTE

Contract Duration: 6-12 months then FTE

Location: Remote

Start Date: ASAP

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years Java experience
• Strong Spring Boot and event-driven architecture background

Hands-on OpenShift Deployment Experience (Required)

• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Strong communicator and self-starter
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, GitHub, Jenkins, Nexus
• Familiarity with Azure and DevOps practices

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze legacy applications to understand business logic, data structures, and operational dependencies
• Translate ambiguous or undocumented system behavior into clear modernization strategies
• Partner with architects to design forward-compatible software components and integration points
• Work independently in a complex, evolving environment with minimal guidance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate assumptions and align on implementation pathways
• Communicate technical findings and modernization strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in application modernization, preferably with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices
• Proven ability to analyze and deconstruct complex legacy systems
• Skilled in data and rule interpretation—translating business logic into system behavior
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerized environments (OpenShift, Kubernetes)
• Strong communication skills, especially in navigating ambiguity and cross-team collaboration
• Prior experience supporting enterprise-scale transformation projects