Senior Java Developer

Hi,

Good day! We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Java Developer to support enterprise application modernization, code analysis, and system documentation initiatives within a large-scale regulatory environment.

This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys understanding complex systems, reverse engineering business logic, and helping bridge the gap between technical and business teams. The selected candidate will work closely with Business Analysts, Architects, and Stakeholders to analyze existing Java applications, document system functionality, and support modernization planning efforts.

Candidates with experience supporting Oil & Gas, Government, Public Sector, Utilities, or other highly regulated industries are strongly preferred.

Client Road Commission of Texas

Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Location : 701 N Congress Ave Austin, TX 78711 (Remote)

Duration: 38 Months Contract

Work Authorization: W2 (USC or Green Card holder only)

Key Responsibilities

Application Analysis & Modernization

• Analyze existing Java applications to understand:
• Business rules
• System workflows
• Data flows
• Integration points
• Review and reverse engineer legacy and modern Java applications
• Identify reusable business logic and system dependencies
• Support application modernization and migration initiatives
• Assist in understanding and documenting legacy system functionality

Development & Technical Support

• Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise Java applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Support application testing, deployments, and production support activities
• Participate in release planning and code deployment support
• Assist with application enhancements and defect resolution

Documentation & Requirements Support

Create and maintain:

• Functional Specifications
• Technical Design Documents
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Data Mapping Documentation
• Translate technical functionality into business-friendly documentation
• Validate requirements against existing system behavior
• Support knowledge transfer and system understanding initiatives

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Partner closely with:

• Business Analysts
• Developers
• Architects
• Project Managers
• Business Stakeholders
• Explain technical functionality in business terms
• Participate in architecture, design, and modernization discussions
• Support planning efforts through technical analysis and recommendations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 8+ years of Java development experience
• Strong expertise with:
• Core Java
• Spring Framework / Spring Boot
• REST APIs
• Struts Framework
• PrimeFaces
• EJB

• Java EE Design Patterns

• Experience with:
• Oracle, SQL Server, or similar relational databases
• Bitbucket or other version control platforms
• Unix/Linux environments
• Bash and/or Korn Shell scripting
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to support occasional evening and weekend deployments
• Experience supporting application modernization initiatives
• Experience with migration and transformation projects
• Experience with:
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Microservices
• RESTful integrations
• Experience with SCP and enterprise file transfer processes
• Experience working in:
• Oil & Gas
• Government
• Public Sector
• Utilities
• Other highly regulated industries
• Experience supporting compliance-driven enterprise systems
• Experience analyzing and documenting complex legacy applications

Technical Environment

Java

Spring Framework / Spring Boot

PrimeFaces

Struts

EJB

Java EE

REST APIs

Oracle

SQL Server

Linux / Unix

Bash / Korn Shell

Bitbucket

Enterprise Legacy Systems