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Key Responsibilities Provide expert-level technical leadership in the design, development, and evolution of complex Java applications built on the Struts framework (Struts 1.x and/or Struts 2.x). Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices within the team, ensuring high quality, maintainable, and scalable code. Contribute significantly to the architectural strategy for existing Struts applications, including performance, security, and scalability considerations. Lead hands-on development for the most challenging and critical modules within existing Struts-based applications. Conduct rigorous code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines and enterprise standards. Develop custom Struts components, plugins, or extensions as required for complex business needs. Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve complex performance bottlenecks within Struts applications, utilizing profiling and monitoring tools. Design and implement solutions for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery for core enterprise systems. Serve as the primary technical expert for diagnosing and resolving complex production issues, leading root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrence. Implement robust logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions to ensure application stability. Mentor, coach, and guide a team of Java developers, fostering their technical growth and promoting a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Facilitate technical discussions and knowledge sharing sessions within the team and across departments. Play a leading role in analyzing, planning, and executing strategic initiatives for the modernization or migration of Struts-based applications to newer technology stacks or cloud platforms. Evaluate new technologies and tools to improve the efficiency and capabilities of existing systems. Collaborate extensively with business stakeholders, product owners, enterprise architects, and other cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives. Create and oversee the maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design specifications, and standard operating QUALIFICATIONS : Experience : 8-10 years of extensive, hands-on experience in Java/J2EE application development. Struts Mastery : Deep, expert-level proficiency with the Apache Struts framework (both Struts 1.x and Struts 2.x), including intricate knowledge of its lifecycle, controllers, actions, action forms, custom tags, plugins, validation, and integration patterns. Core Java/J2EE : Strong command of Core Java, J2EE technologies (Servlets, JSP, JNDI, JDBC). Web Technologies : Expert understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and client-side web development best practices. Database Expertise : Advanced experience with SQL and complex relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL), including schema design, query optimization, and transaction management. Application Servers : Extensive experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting applications on enterprise-grade application servers (e.g., Oracle WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, Apache Tomcat, JBoss). Tools : Proficient with advanced features of IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA), build tools (Apache Maven, Ant), and version control systems (Git, SVN). Experience with profiling and debugging tools. Architectural Concepts : Deep understanding of MVC architecture (specific to Struts implementation), J2EE design patterns, enterprise integration patterns, and robust application security principles. Problem-Solving : Exceptional analytical, debugging, and advanced problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving highly complex technical challenges. Leadership & Communication : Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to lead technical discussions, mentor teams, and articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical QUALIFICATIONS (GOOD TO HAVE) : Experience with other modern Java frameworks (e.g., Spring Framework - Core, MVC, Spring Boot) for context or potential modernization efforts. Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful API design. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Prior experience leading or significantly contributing to legacy system modernization or migration projects. Exposure to build automation and CI/CD pipelines (ref:hirist.tech) Show more Show less
