Senior Java Backend Engineer Remote COBOL-to-Java Migration

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 107,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies LLC in Irving, TX seeks a senior Java Developer to redevelop legacy COBOL code into Java and lead the primary development effort. You will collaborate with teammates to implement scalable Java applications and adhere to modern coding standards in an agile setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, delivery of robust APIs, and mentoring others, with strong communication as a key driver for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ Years of IT industry developing Java based applications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, both written and oral
• Ability to collaborate with supporting resources across business and/or functional lines
• Excellent organizational skills; proven analytical, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Must meet productivity standards, complete work in a timely manner, and strive to increase productivity
• Strong proficiency in Java (8/11/17+) and Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles
• Expertise with Java frameworks and libraries (e.g., Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA)
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server)
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Maven, Gradle)
• Proficiency working in common open-source IDEs such as Eclipse and Visual Studio Code

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead Java developer on the primary assignment
• Collaborate with other developers to deliver Java solutions that provide the business-critical functions the legacy COBOL applications currently perform
• Utilize current best practices and help OIC establish/refine coding standards
• Work in an agile/iterative development manner to provide regular and routine evidence of progress towards completion
• Write, test, and document application components to successfully deliver work
• Work collaboratively with OIC IT team members and other subject matter experts to determine the best solution approach
• Design, code, and implement Java application code
• Adhere to timelines and development goals
• Test the stability and functionality of the application
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs
• Write documents and provide technical training for OIC IT staff
• Maintain the security and integrity of the application software
• Prepare appropriate documentation (e.g., flowcharts, narratives, code comments)
• Coordinate programming activities conducted by the team
• Confer with business and technical personnel to resolve problems of intent, inaccuracy, or feasibility of computer processing
• Work with necessary personnel to determine whether modifications or enhancements are needed
• Leverage excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop new business process and programming solutions as directed by business and technical stakeholders

Skills

Java

Spring

REST APIs

Microservices

Relational DBs

Git

CI/CD

OOD

Hibernate/JPA

Maven/Gradle

Tools

Jenkins

Maven

Gradle

Eclipse

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Machine Learning Technologies LLC in Irving, TX seeks a senior Java Developer to redevelop legacy COBOL code into Java and lead the primary development effort. You will collaborate with teammates to implement scalable Java applications and adhere to modern coding standards in an agile setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, delivery of robust APIs, and mentoring others, with strong communication as a key driver for success.