

Java EE Developer - Java SE 1.8 and Java EE 8,
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This role is for a Java EE Developer with 12 months contract, hybrid location in Austin, TX. Requires deep experience in Java SE 1.8, Java EE 8, EJB, JPA, and cloud migration. Familiarity with DevSecOps and Agile methodologies is preferred.
π - Country
United States
π± - Currency
$ USD
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π° - Day rate
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ποΈ - Date discovered
September 5, 2025
π - Project duration
More than 6 months
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ποΈ - Location type
Hybrid
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π - Contract type
Unknown
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π - Security clearance
Unknown
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π - Location detailed
Austin, TX
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π§ - Skills detailed
#API (Application Programming Interface) #Deployment #Security #Documentation #Migration #Business Analysis #JPA (Java Persistence API) #Microservices #Automated Testing #Cloud #DevSecOps #Agile #Monitoring #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Java #AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Role description
Java EE Developer
Hybrid - Austin, TX 78751
Position will be 2 days remote with 3 days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above..
β’
β’
β’ Subject to change per manager
β’
β’
β’ 12 Months Contract
Locaal to Texas Preffered
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)
β By Phone
β In person
β Through Microsoft Teams
Job Description
Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
The Java EE Developer are expected to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using Java EE technologies, while aligning with HHSCβs goals of modularity, security, and interoperability.
β’ Analyze legacy Java EE components, including EJB, JPA , and SOAP services, to support architectural decision-making.
β’ Participate in application rationalization and transformation planning.
β’ Support technical walkthroughs and documentation activities to map current application behavior, dependencies, and integration points.
β’ Collaborate with architects and business analysts to help ensure modernization efforts retain core business logic and interoperability.
β’ Assist in migrating legacy systems to cloud-native platforms, emphasizing microservices and API-driven architectures.
β’ Utilize AI code analysis tools for examining legacy Java EE applications.
β’ Extract and document detailed business requirements and rules based on existing code.
β’ Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to validate and adjust identified requirements.
β’ Identify and record technical debt, design patterns, and architectural details within legacy systems.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
12
Required
Deep hands-on experience in Java and Java EE development, including EJB, JPA, and SOAP-based services. Able to analyze legacy codebases and identify transformation paths for cloud migration.
12
Required
Proficiency in Java SE 1.8 and Java EE 8, including deployment on enterprise-grade application servers.
12
Required
Experience with object-relational mapping and integrating persistence layers with business logic.
10
Required
Ability to work with cross-functional teams including architects, business analysts, and security engineers to align development with business goals.
8
Required
Proven experience with, or strong understanding of, AI code analysis tools for static analysis, code understanding, and pattern recognition.
8
Required
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, deployment, and monitoring.
8
Required
Exposure to cloud-native transformation strategies, including containerization, elastic scaling, and loosely coupled interfaces.
8
Required
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog refinement in collaboration with product owners and SMEs.
8
Required
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
8
Required
Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns.
6
Preferred
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
6
Preferred
Experience with requirement elicitation and documentation.
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 10/15/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2000 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
Java EE Developer
Hybrid - Austin, TX 78751
Position will be 2 days remote with 3 days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above..
β’
β’
β’ Subject to change per manager
β’
β’
β’ 12 Months Contract
Locaal to Texas Preffered
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)
β By Phone
β In person
β Through Microsoft Teams
Job Description
Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
The Java EE Developer are expected to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using Java EE technologies, while aligning with HHSCβs goals of modularity, security, and interoperability.
β’ Analyze legacy Java EE components, including EJB, JPA , and SOAP services, to support architectural decision-making.
β’ Participate in application rationalization and transformation planning.
β’ Support technical walkthroughs and documentation activities to map current application behavior, dependencies, and integration points.
β’ Collaborate with architects and business analysts to help ensure modernization efforts retain core business logic and interoperability.
β’ Assist in migrating legacy systems to cloud-native platforms, emphasizing microservices and API-driven architectures.
β’ Utilize AI code analysis tools for examining legacy Java EE applications.
β’ Extract and document detailed business requirements and rules based on existing code.
β’ Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to validate and adjust identified requirements.
β’ Identify and record technical debt, design patterns, and architectural details within legacy systems.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
12
Required
Deep hands-on experience in Java and Java EE development, including EJB, JPA, and SOAP-based services. Able to analyze legacy codebases and identify transformation paths for cloud migration.
12
Required
Proficiency in Java SE 1.8 and Java EE 8, including deployment on enterprise-grade application servers.
12
Required
Experience with object-relational mapping and integrating persistence layers with business logic.
10
Required
Ability to work with cross-functional teams including architects, business analysts, and security engineers to align development with business goals.
8
Required
Proven experience with, or strong understanding of, AI code analysis tools for static analysis, code understanding, and pattern recognition.
8
Required
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, deployment, and monitoring.
8
Required
Exposure to cloud-native transformation strategies, including containerization, elastic scaling, and loosely coupled interfaces.
8
Required
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog refinement in collaboration with product owners and SMEs.
8
Required
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
8
Required
Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns.
6
Preferred
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
6
Preferred
Experience with requirement elicitation and documentation.
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 10/15/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2000 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.