Backend Engineer – Java Modernization & Application Remediation

Project Role: Backend Engineer – Java Modernization
Location: Offshore – India
Shift - 3pm onwards

Summary of the Role

We are looking for a Backend Engineer with solid hands-on experience in Java 17, Spring, application modernization, dependency upgrades, and production remediation.

The engineer will work on modernizing existing Java applications, including runtime and framework upgrades, dependency and CVE remediation, and compatibility with HBase/Spark-based data platforms. The role requires strong focus on maintaining application behavior and API compatibility while making modernization changes.

The ideal candidate should have experience with Java 8 to Java 17 modernization, dependency remediation, automated testing, integration validation, and production application migration.

Responsibilities

Modernize existing Java applications from legacy runtimes to Java 17.
Upgrade Spring/framework versions while maintaining application functionality and compatibility.




Analyze and remediate application dependencies and associated CVEs/security vulnerabilities.
Assess compatibility issues resulting from Java, Spring, library, runtime, and platform upgrades.
Work with HBase and Spark integrations and resolve compatibility issues between applications and data platforms.
Develop and maintain backend services and REST APIs as required during modernization.
Perform dependency upgrades using Maven and/or Gradle.
Implement code changes required to support runtime and framework modernization.
Use automated testing to validate application behavior following modernization changes.
Perform integration and compatibility testing across application, data, and infrastructure layers.
Support remediation of findings identified through security scanning and dependency analysis.
Work with DevSecOps and Security teams to resolve application security findings.
Participate in production migration, deployment, cutover, validat

📌 Backend Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Trantor
📍 Bengaluru