Java Full Stack Developer

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Java Full Stack Developer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Java Full Stack Developer

Position Type: Full-time

Job ID: 142489

Location: Smithfield, RI

Detailed Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Java Full Stack Developer with 5 years of experience to support a large-scale application modernization initiative involving the migration of multiple enterprise applications from IBM WebSphere 8.5.5 to Apache Tomcat on Kubernetes.

This is a lift-and-shift migration program, focused on application server migration, Java version upgrades, middleware configuration migration, and containerized deployments. Existing business functionality, SOAP interfaces, authorization mechanisms, and integrations will remain unchanged. The ideal candidate should possess strong Java development skills, WebSphere exposure, integration expertise, and hands-on experience working across both frontend and backend technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Migration & Modernization
• Assist in migrating applications from IBM WebSphere to Apache Tomcat.
• Analyze existing application components, configurations, and deployment artifacts.
• Support Java version upgrades from legacy Java environments to current supported versions.
• Participate in application testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot migration-related issues and resolve compatibility concerns.
• Full Stack Development
• Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java and Spring Framework.
• Build and enhance user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Develop backend services, APIs, and integration components.
• Support application performance tuning and defect resolution.
• Middleware & Integration
• Work on SOAP-based web services and enterprise integrations.
• Configure and support JMS messaging components.
• Assist in migration of JDBC connection pools and datasource configurations.
• Analyze and troubleshoot backend integrations and application dependencies.
• Support SAML-based authentication and authorization implementations.
• Database Development
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and database interactions.
• Work with Oracle and other relational database systems.
• Support application data validation and performance optimization activities.
• CI/CD & Deployment
• Participate in build and deployment automation using standard CI/CD pipelines.
• Utilize Maven, GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, SonarQube, and Artifactory.
• Support containerization and Kubernetes deployment activities.
• Follow enterprise DevOps standards and release management processes.
• Agile Delivery
• Participate in sprint planning, estimations, stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
• Convert user stories into high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with architects, leads, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and best development practices.

Mandatory Skill Requirements

• Core Java Technologies
• Java/J2EE Development
• Spring Framework (Core, Dependency Injection)
• Spring Boot
• REST API Development
• JSON
• Swagger/OpenAPI
• IBM WebSphere & Application Servers
• Hands-on experience working with IBM WebSphere Application Server
• Exposure to WebSphere application deployments and configurations
• Experience with Apache Tomcat
• Enterprise Integration
• SOAP Web Services
• WSDL, XML, XSD
• JMS Messaging
• JDBC
• Connection Pools
• Enterprise Application Integrations
• Front-End Technologies
• Angular
• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Database Technologies
• Oracle Database
• SQL
• Relational Database Concepts
• DevOps & CI/CD
• Maven
• GitHub
• Jenkins
• Docker
• SonarQube
• Artifactory
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Containerization
• Docker
• Kubernetes Fundamentals
• Application Deployment Concepts

Preferred Requirement:

• Experience supporting WebSphere to Tomcat migrations.
• Understanding of Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Exposure to SAML-based authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Experience with Control-M.
• Knowledge of Aerospike and Snowflake.
• Exposure to Financial Services, Asset Management, or Capital Markets domains.
• Understanding of performance tuning and application monitoring.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $82000 /Annual

Pay Range Maximum: $138000 / Annual

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the followi14520ng benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.