Principal Developer- Node + Java- Remote
About The Position
Principal Developer--Looking for Super Senior/Extremely experienced Node.js & Java Developer with 15+ years of experience specializing in legacy system modernization and migration. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, Node.js, microservices, cloud computing, and database modernization, with a strong background in migrating monolithic applications to modern architectures. This role requires technical leadership, hands-on expertise, and strategic planning to ensure seamless transitions from legacy systems to scalable, high-performance solutions.
Requirements
- 20+ years of experience in software development with a strong background in Java (Spring, Hibernate, JPA) and Node.js (Express.js, Nest.js).
- Expertise in legacy system migrations, including monolithic-to-microservices transformations.
- Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure) and serverless computing.
- Hands-on experience in database modernization, schema refactoring, and ETL pipeline development.
Responsibilities
- Assess, analyze, and design modernization strategies for legacy NodeJS/Java applications, monolithic architectures, and outdated database systems.
- Lead the migration of legacy applications to microservices-based, cloud-native architectures using Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate) and Node.js (Express/Nest.js).
- Refactor and rewrite legacy codebases to improve scalability, maintainability, and performance.
- Implement automated migration tools, API gateways, and middleware solutions to ensure smooth integration with modern applications.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and DevOps teams to define migration roadmaps, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Enhance legacy systems with event-driven architectures (Pulsar/Kafka) for real-time processing.
- Implement cloud-native solutions on AWS leveraging containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless technologies.
- Establish CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevSecOps practices to accelerate modernization efforts.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and best practice guidance to development teams during the transition.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
