Job Description: Super Senior(3x) Node.js & Java Developer - Legacy Code Migration Specialist
Looking for
Super Senior/Extremely experienced Node.js and Java Developer with
more than 20 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.
Key Responsibilities: -
Assess, Analyse, and design modernization strategies for
legacy NodeJS/Java applications, monolithic architectures, and outdated database systems.
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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.
Required Skills and Experience: -
More than 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.
- Experience with
API modernization, including
RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and event-driven patterns.
- Deep understanding of
DevOps, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
- Strong experience in
performance optimization, security hardening, and system reliability improvements.
- Proven ability to
reverse-engineer complex legacy systems, understand business logic, and design modern replacements.
- Excellent
problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with
AI-driven code refactoring tools and automated legacy code analysis.
- Experience in
Cold Storage & Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) & Automated Retrievals and Storage systems
- Supply chain logistics, inventory management, and warehouse automation
- Experience with
low-code/no-code platforms for rapid modernization.
- Contributions to open-source modernization frameworks or cloud migration tools.
- The annual salary for this position is between $153K - $180K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- 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
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applications will be accepted until April 20, 2025