Sr. Java / Legacy Fullstack Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Java/Legacy Engineer to join a leader in the financial industry. The Sr. Java/ Legacy Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining and modernizing legacy systems built in Java while supporting the transition to newer technologies. The Sr. Fullstack/Legacy Engineer needs to be able to work a hybrid schedule ( 3 days on site) in Cary, NC.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Java / Legacy Engineer include:

• Maintain and enhance legacy Java applications critical to business operations
• Collaborate with architecture and development teams to support modernization efforts
• Design and implement RESTful APIs to integrate legacy systems with modern platforms
• Optimize SQL queries and database interactions for performance and reliability
  
  

Qualifications for the Sr. Java / Legacy Engineer include:

• 7 years of professional experience in software engineering
• Strong proficiency in Java, including legacy versions
• Hands-on experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks
• Expertise in designing and consuming REST APIs
  
  

Compensation for the Sr. Legacy Engineer includes:

• $120,000 – $140,000 annually with a comprehensive benefit: Medical, Dental, Vison, 401k, PTO, holidays, sick leave as required by law
• Hybrid work environment – 3 days on-site
  
  

This job opens for applications on December 19th, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST API, SQL, legacy systems, software modernization, backend development, enterprise applications, system integration