PR4- OIC - Application Developer -

Stealth Entry; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Entry Cybersecurity Solutions is hiring a senior Java developer for the State of Ohio project. You will lead the COBOL-to-Java redevelopment, ensuring new Java solutions reproduce existing business functions.

This onsite role in Columbus requires 8–9 years of Java experience, hands-on leadership, and collaboration with IT staff and subject matter experts. The engagement is a 1-year contract with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• 8 to 9 years of relevant programming experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java (8/11/17+) and OO design.
• Expertise with Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with relational databases such as Oracle, MS SQL Server, and MySQL.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Gradle.
• Proficiency with IDEs such as Eclipse and Visual Studio Code.
• Hands‑on full lifecycle implementation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work across business and functional lines in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead Java developer on COBOL‑to‑Java redevelopment.
• Analyze legacy COBOL code and deliver Java solutions that reproduce business functions.
• Design, code, test, and implement Java applications with improvements and fixes.
• Help set and refine coding standards using current best practices.
• Work in an agile, iterative way and show progress toward completion.
• Coordinate the team’s programming activities (professional, non‑supervisory).
• Participate in structured code reviews and walkthroughs.
• Test and troubleshoot application stability and functionality.
• Keep the application secure and data intact.
• Prepare documentation and provide content to Technical Writers.
• Provide technical training to OIC IT staff.
• Collaborate with business and technical staff to resolve questions.
• Support production installs of application releases.
• Research problems before escalating and meet timelines.

Skills

Java 8/11/17+

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Relational DBs

Git

CI/CD

OO Design

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Education

4‑year college degree

Tools

Jenkins

Maven

Gradle

Eclipse/VS Code

Job description

Senior Java Developer (Programmer 4)

Company: Stealth Entry Cybersecurity Solutions

Client: State of Ohio

Location: Onsite, William Green Building, 8th Floor, 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio. Local candidates are required.

Engagement: 1-year contract with the possibility of an extension

Requisition: 815538

Experience: 8 to 9 years of relevant experience

Education: 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study; advanced study preferred

Interviews: In person in Columbus, Ohio

About Stealth Entry

Stealth Entry Cybersecurity Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Ohio Minority Business Enterprise headquartered in Westerville, Ohio. We provide skilled IT and cybersecurity professionals to federal, state, and commercial clients.

About the Role

Stealth Entry is hiring a senior Java developer for our client, the State of Ohio. You will be the lead Java developer on a project to understand legacy COBOL applications and rebuild them in Java. The new Java solutions must deliver the same business-critical functions the COBOL applications perform today.

The role suits someone who has taken Java business solutions from conception to completion and is comfortable switching between solutions consultant, technical lead, and project manager as the work requires. You will work with IT staff, other developers, and subject matter experts, including Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) team members, to choose the best approach. If this assignment goes well, more code rewrite work may follow.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead Java developer on the COBOL-to-Java redevelopment effort
• Analyze legacy COBOL code and work with other developers to deliver Java solutions that reproduce its business functions
• Design, code, test, and implement Java application code, including enhancements, new development, and fixes to production problems
• Help OIC set and refine coding standards using current best practices
• Work in an agile, iterative way and show regular progress toward completion
• Coordinate the team’s programming activities (this is a professional, non-supervisory role)
• Take part in structured code reviews and walkthroughs
• Test application stability and functionality, then troubleshoot and fix bugs
• Keep the application software secure and its data intact
• Prepare documentation such as flowcharts, narratives, and code comments, and provide content to Technical Writers
• Provide technical training to OIC IT staff
• Work with business and technical staff to resolve questions of intent, accuracy, or feasibility, and to decide on modifications or enhancements
• Support production installs of application releases as directed
• Research problems before escalating, give accurate status updates, and meet timelines and productivity standards

Required Qualifications

• 8 to 9 years of relevant programming experience
• Strong proficiency in Java (8/11/17+) and Object-Oriented Design principles
• Expertise with Java frameworks and libraries such as Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices architecture
• Proficiency with relational databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and MySQL
• Experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Gradle
• Proficiency with IDEs such as Eclipse and Visual Studio Code
• Hands‑on full lifecycle implementation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work across business and functional lines in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience understanding or migrating legacy COBOL applications
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Angular 4+ or other JavaScript frameworks and SPA front-end development
• Advanced degree or advanced technical study
• Experience in a state government or public sector setting