Luminara Records is hiring a Java EE Modernization Analyst to play a key role in transforming our technology landscape. You will analyze legacy Java EE applications and support their migration to modern, cloud-native platforms, working closely with cross-functional teams to align technical efforts with business objectives.
What You'll Do
- Confer with personnel to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements.
- Write detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.
- Review computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested programs or program changes are possible.
- Analyze legacy Java EE components, including EJB, JPA, and SOAP services, to support architectural decision-making.
- Participate in application rationalization and transformation planning.
- Support technical walkthroughs and documentation activities to map current application behavior, dependencies, and integration points.
- Collaborate with architects and business analysts to help ensure modernization efforts retain core business logic and interoperability.
- Assist in migrating legacy systems to cloud-native platforms, emphasizing microservices and API-driven architectures.
- Utilize AI code analysis tools to examine legacy Java EE applications.
- Extract and document detailed business requirements and rules based on existing code.
- Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to validate and refine identified requirements.
- Identify and record technical debt, design patterns, and architectural details within legacy systems.
What We're Looking For
- 12 years of deep hands-on experience in Java and Java EE development, including EJB, JPA, and SOAP-based services.
- 12 years of proficiency in Java SE 1.8 and Java EE 8, including deployment on enterprise-grade application servers.
- 12 years of experience with object-relational mapping and integrating persistence layers with business logic.
- 10 years of ability to work with cross-functional teams including architects, business analysts, and security engineers.
- 8 years of proven experience with, or strong understanding of, AI code analysis tools for static analysis, code understanding, and pattern recognition.
- 8 years of familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, deployment, and monitoring.
- 8 years of exposure to cloud-native transformation strategies, including containerization, elastic scaling, and loosely coupled interfaces.
- 8 years of familiarity with Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog refinement.
- 8 years of exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- 8 years of strong understanding of software design principles and patterns.
- 2 years of experience using AI development tools.
Nice to Have
- 6 years of excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- 6 years of experience with requirement elicitation and documentation.
Technical Stack
- Java, Java EE, EJB, JPA
- SOAP, AI code analysis tools
- DevSecOps, Cloud-native platforms
- Microservices, API-driven architectures
Team & Environment
You will work with cross-functional teams including architects, business analysts, and security engineers.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Austin, TX 78751.
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