Principal Engineer/Architect- Node JS and Java-Legacy Code Migration Specialist -REMOTE
Cognizant
**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Analyse, and design** modernization strategies for **legacy NodeJS/Java applications** , monolithic architectures, and outdated database systems.
- **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
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