Sr. Java (Spring) Developer to support the migration from Spring 5 to Spring 6 - 847

Our valued Financial client is actively seeking a Sr. Java (Spring) Developer to support the migration from Spring 5 to Spring 6.

Initial 6-month contract, working hybrid (2 days in office/3 days remote) in downtown Montreal.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing Java codebase for Spring migration from version 5 to version 6.
• Update and refactor code for compatibility with Spring framework version 6.
• Migrate Spring Boot applications from version 2.7 to version 3.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver solutions.
• Conduct thorough testing of migrated code, identifying and rectifying issues or regressions.
• Optimize and enhance Java application performance during migration.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior developers.
• Document migration processes, code changes, and configuration updates.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues reported during migration and testing.
• Stay updated with the latest Spring and Spring Boot features and best practices.
• Work closely with system architects and stakeholders for project alignment.

Must-Haves:

• 8+ years Java development
• Spring framework knowledge, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Core
• Spring version upgrade experience (5 to 6)

Nice-to-Haves:

• Insurance industry experience.
• Bilingual (English and French)