Java Architect

Akkodis is seeking a Java Architect for a Contract with a client in San Jose, CA/Scottsdale, AZ. The ideal candidate must have Java architecture experience with deep expertise in JDBC, ORM internals, and advanced SQL for analyzing large legacy systems.

Rate Range: $49/hour to $51/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Java Architect job responsibilities include:

• Analyze large Java codebases to extract embedded SQL, transaction scopes, and implicit assumptions such as ordering, locking, and isolation.

• Reverse engineer application behavior to reconstruct logical transactions and business workflows into intent-based contracts.

• Normalize SQL queries into reusable signatures and map them to tables, columns, and transaction units for compatibility assessment.

• Collaborate with Oracle and Spanner architects to validate runtime behavior and assess migration feasibility.

• Create detailed artifacts including SQL signature libraries, transaction behavior maps, and app-to-data dependency graphs.

• Support QA teams by providing realistic workload replay inputs and identifying compatibility risk flags for legacy systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Java application architecture and large-scale system analysis.

• Deep expertise in JDBC, transaction management, and ORM internals (Hibernate/JPA), with strong SQL knowledge for complex queries.

• Proven experience in reverse engineering large legacy systems and ability to analyze codebases developed by multiple teams over time.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Ritesh.Kumar@ akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $49.00 to $51.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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