Software Engineer - Groovy/JVM

Piper Companies is seeking a Software Engineer - Groovy/JVM in a remote setting focused on migrating a custom Groovy-based application from an on-premises environment to a modern cloud platform for a multinational technology company. This position will lead application modernization efforts, design migration strategies, and implement cloud-native solutions to ensure scalability and security. This Software Engineer opportunity is a 6–9-month contract opportunity and must be able to hold a security clearance.

Responsibilities for the Software Engineer - Groovy/JVM include:

·      Analyze the existing on-prem Groovy application architecture and dependencies.

·      Design and implement a migration strategy to move the application to newer cloud platforms.

·      Refactor and optimize Groovy code for cloud compatibility and scalability.

·      Configure and manage cloud services, networking, and security for the migrated application.

·      Ensure data integrity and security during migration.

·      Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and best practices.

·      Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Qualifications for the Software Engineer - Groovy/JVM include:

·      3+ years of experience in software engineering using Groovy or other JVM-based languages (Java, Kotlin), along with familiarity with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot.

·      Proven hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

·      Solid understanding of application migration strategies, containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes), and microservices architecture.

·      Practical experience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

·      Strong knowledge of cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), and security best practices.

·      Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

·      Prior experience in migrating legacy applications to the cloud is highly desirable.

Compensation for the Software Engineer - Groovy/JVM includes:

·      Salary range: $125,000 - $140,000

·      Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law

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This job is open for applications on 12/12/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date