Senior Java Software Engineer – Legacy Modernization

IBM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in New York is seeking an experienced Java developer to contribute to CTU, an automated refactoring tool translating COBOL to Java. You’ll design solutions, write clean code, and collaborate on library integration and automation within Windows/eclipse environments.

You’ll focus on technical coding, participate in code reviews, and apply TDD practices while working with Spring and related tools. Bachelor's degree required; 7+ years of Java experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Java development experience.
• Experience with Java libraries (Spring Framework, Guava, Apache Commons, Guice /Dependency Injection, JPA, EMF).
• Good SQL / ORM / Relational Databases knowledge.
• Practical skills in CI/CD - some of Git, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins, Jira.
• Good command of Test-Driven Development.

Responsibilities

• Design Java solutions for modernizing legacy applications
• Write well designed, testable code
• Problem solving, including helping others
• Participate in code reviews

Skills

Java Development

SQL / ORM / Relational Databases

Test-Driven Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Spring Framework

Guava

Apache Commons

Guice / Dependency Injection

JPA

EMF

Git

Maven

Gradle

Docker

Jira

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

This position will focus primarily on the development of CTU, an automated refactoring tool that translates COBOL to a modern object oriented (Java) equivalent. Secondary responsibilities include project related activities (integrate new libraries, solution customization, automation), or other language modernization.

What You’ll Need To Do

• Design Java solutions for modernizing legacy applications
• Write well designed, testable code
• Problem solving, including helping others
• Participate in code reviews

It's expected that you'll spend most of the time on technical/coding activities.

Development is done mostly on Windows machines, and CTU is built on eclipse.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 7+ years' experience of Java Development
• Experience with Java libraries (Spring Framework, Guava, Apache Commons, Guice /Dependency Injection, JPA, EMF)
• Good SQL / ORM/ Relational Databases knowledge
• Practical skills in CI/CD - some of Git, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins, Jira
• Good command of Test-Driven Development

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Compilation technologies / ANTLR / XText
• Cloud /Kubernetes
• Performance Tuning
• MVS / COBOL / JCL