Java Developer

Senior Java Developer

Location: Hybrid (3 days) – Detroit, MI

Our client is seeking a Software Engineer to support and modernize a critical insurance application. This role is ideal for someone who has deep experience working within legacy Java/Oracle environments and is excited about driving transformation into modern, cloud-based architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level applications using Java/J2EE technologies, including JSP, servlets, and MVC frameworks
• Support and enhance legacy systems while identifying opportunities for modernization and cloud migration
• Write and optimize complex PL/SQL code, including stored procedures, packages, and triggers
• Perform database design, tuning, and performance optimization through indexing and query analysis
• Troubleshoot production issues using Unix commands, shell scripting, log analysis, and monitoring tools
• Contribute to application modernization efforts, helping transition systems to AWS-based environments
• Build and deploy applications using CI/CD pipelines with tools like Git and Jenkins
• Ensure secure application development using authentication and authorization frameworks such as Okta, OAuth2, IAM, and JWT
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience with Java, J2EE, and enterprise application development
• Hands-on expertise with Oracle databases and advanced PL/SQL development
• Experience working with legacy systems and participating in modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with AWS services such as ECS, Fargate, and Lambda or other cloud platforms
• Experience with CI/CD tools and application servers such as Tomcat, WebLogic, or JBoss
• Strong understanding of core Java concepts, including concurrency and thread-safe design
• Experience with DevOps practices and cloud-based development
• Solid troubleshooting skills in Unix/Linux environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Terraform or infrastructure as code tools
• Exposure to Oracle reporting tools and content management systems
• Background in insurance or financial services, particularly auto insurance
• Experience with AWS is a plus

This role offers the opportunity to work on long-standing enterprise systems while playing a key role in transforming them into modern, scalable, and secure cloud-based solutions. Ideal for engineers who enjoy both hands-on development and driving forward technical evolution.