IT Developer

IT Developer (Contract)

Position Overview

This large financial organization is seeking a mid-level IT Developer to support a strategic application modernization initiative focused on migrating legacy applications from the LUW database platform to SQL Server while modernizing the overall application architecture, user interface, and API framework. The developer will play a key role in helping decommission legacy database technology and delivering modern, scalable solutions across multiple applications.


Key Responsibilities

• Support modernization and migration of legacy applications from LUW databases to SQL Server.
• Design and define database schemas and table structures in partnership with database administration teams.
• Develop and enhance Java-based applications using Spring Boot.
• Modernize front-end user interfaces using technologies such as Angular and other web frameworks.
• Build and update APIs as part of broader application modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Database, Cloud Infrastructure, Project Management, and Technical Leads.
• Independently evaluate solutions, drive technical decisions, and execute with minimal direction.
• Contribute to additional modernization projects as new applications enter the pipeline.

Required Qualifications

• Strong Java development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server, including schema and data structure design.
• Front-end development experience (Angular preferred but open to other languages).
• Ability to work independently and proactively engage stakeholders across multiple teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with legacy LUW databases and database migration projects.
• Prior application modernization experience.
• Experience working in cloud-enabled environments.

Engagement Details

• Level: Mid-Level IT Developer.
• Duration: Approximately 6 months with strong potential for extension.
• Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-based only).
• Hours: Eastern Time Zone business hours.
• Environment: Agile team consisting of a technical lead, Scrum Master, project resources, database teams, and cloud infrastructure teams.

Ideal Candidate

A self-sufficient, solutions-oriented developer who can quickly understand legacy systems, collaborate across multiple technical teams, and help drive application modernization efforts from design through implementation with limited oversight.


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