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  • Rafael

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Poland/(GMT +1:00)

    Meet Rafael—a Senior/Lead Full-stack Developer and Data Engineer. With diverse experience spanning roles like CEO, CTO, team lead, and engineering manager, he is an excellent candidate for projects where autonomy and critical decision-making are crucial. Rafael possesses deep knowledge of the JS and Python ecosystems, solid DevOps skills, and several years of experience working on AI projects, further extending his expertise. Having successfully completed multiple projects through Lemon, he is now ready to take part in a new endeavor!

    Experience

    19 years

    Availability

    To be verified

  • Yasin

    AI Engineer

    Canada/(GMT -5:00)

    Yasin is a senior AI Engineer with deep expertise in Python, LLM applications, RAG systems, and agentic/graph-augmented retrieval, particularly on AWS. He has led end-to-end delivery of production GenAI products, including large-scale edtech deployments and knowledge graph architectures. Screenings confirm strong ownership, clear communication, and hands-on experience with LangChain, vector databases, and MLOps.

    Experience

    7 years

    Availability

    To be verified

  • Elio

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Ecuador/(GMT -5:00)

    Elio is a senior full-stack engineer with over 13 years of commercial experience, specializing in PHP/Laravel and Vue.js. He demonstrates strong engineering skills, clear communication, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. His background includes startup leadership, technical mentoring, and hands-on work across backend, frontend, and cloud environments. Elio is comfortable with autonomy, direct client communication, and architectural ownership.

    Experience

    14 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Leo

    Full-stack Web Developer

    France/(GMT +1:00)

    Leo is a Senior Frontend and Mobile Engineer with 7 years of experience, specializing in React, React Native, and TypeScript, with additional hands-on experience in Node.js and full-stack development. He has led architecture and delivery for greenfield products, demonstrating strong ownership, system design skills, performance optimization, and a product-focused mindset. Leo communicates effectively with technical and business stakeholders, has experience mentoring engineers, and is comfortable working in client-facing and startup environments.

    Experience

    7 years

    Availability

    Part-time & Full-time

  • Antoniu

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Romania/(GMT +2:00)

    Antoniu is a strong senior full-stack engineer with 6 years of experience in TypeScript, Node.js, and React, and practical knowledge of AWS and GCP. During the pre-vetting, he demonstrated solid backend and frontend skills, including Express.js, Fastify, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and micro-frontend integration. Screening results suggest clear communication, a customer-oriented mindset, and strong problem-solving abilities!

    Experience

    6 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Daniel

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Australia/(GMT +8:00)

    Daniel is a senior full-stack engineer with a strong focus on AWS, Python/Django, React, and Kubernetes. He demonstrates deep architectural expertise in cloud infrastructure, system design, and pragmatic DevOps, with notable experience leading migrations and building scalable solutions. Certified as both a Kubernetes Administrator and Application Developer, Daniel is recognized for clear communication, ownership, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

    Experience

    11 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Ayodele

    AI Engineer

    United States/(GMT -6:00)

    Ayodele is a Senior AI Engineer and Agent Architect with more than 8 years of experience across RAG, multi-agent systems (LangChain/LangGraph), and MLOps, spanning healthcare, fintech, and consumer platforms. He owns systems end-to-end — from RLHF evaluation pipelines to production agent architectures — and pairs strong technical depth with clear, client-ready communication.

    Experience

    8 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Xavier

    Platform Engineer

    Spain/(GMT +1:00)

    Xavier is a Senior Platform Engineer and DevOps with strong experience in infrastructure automation, CI/CD systems, and modern cloud platforms. He excels at independently planning and executing technical projects, particularly in startup or smaller organization contexts!

    Experience

    11 years

    Availability

    Part-time

  • Razvan

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Romania/(GMT +2:00)

    Razvan is a Senior Full-Stack Developer with 11 years of commercial experience, specializing in PHP (Symfony), JavaScript, and React. His background spans large-scale platforms in the travel, public sector, cybersecurity, and enterprise domains, where he has led modernization initiatives and architectural improvements. Strongest on the backend, Razvan combines expertise in performance optimization, scalability, security, and system design with solid frontend development experience. He communicates clearly, takes ownership of technical decisions, and brings the engineering maturity to deliver and evolve complex production systems while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

    Experience

    11 years

    Availability

    Full-time

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Hiring Guide: EJB Developers

 

Why Hire EJB Developers?

 

Hiring Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) developers allows your business to build scalable, secure, and transaction-driven enterprise applications on the Java EE (Jakarta EE) platform. EJB developers specialize in creating server-side components that handle complex business logic, distributed computing, and high-performance transaction management. For companies building enterprise-grade systems such as banking applications, ERP platforms, or insurance solutions, hiring experienced EJB developers ensures robust architecture, high reliability, and compliance with enterprise standards.

 

EJB developers are proficient in designing and implementing session beans, message-driven beans, and entity management for large-scale distributed systems. They bring expertise in integrating EJB components with RESTful APIs, cloud services, and legacy systems while ensuring security and fault tolerance across multiple layers.

 

Search Intent & Keywords

 

Target search terms: hire EJB developers, Enterprise JavaBeans developers, EJB enterprise developer, Java EE backend developer, EJB software engineer. Related long-tail keywords: EJB microservices integration, Java EE cloud developer, Jakarta EE expert for hire.

 

Core Responsibilities of EJB Developers

 

      
  • Design and develop enterprise-level Java applications using EJB within Jakarta EE or Java EE frameworks.
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  • Implement business logic through session beans (stateless/stateful) and message-driven beans for asynchronous processing.
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  • Integrate EJB modules with application servers like JBoss, WildFly, or GlassFish.
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  • Ensure data persistence using JPA and coordinate with relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
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  • Build secure, transactional components compliant with enterprise authentication and authorization standards.
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  • Collaborate with front-end teams and architects to create scalable, multi-tier applications.
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  • Monitor, debug, and optimize EJB container performance.
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Essential Technical Skills

 

      
  • Core Technologies: Java EE / Jakarta EE, EJB 3.x, JPA, JMS, JNDI, Servlets.
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  • Application Servers: JBoss, WildFly, WebLogic, GlassFish.
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  • Database Management: MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Hibernate ORM.
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  • Frameworks & APIs: Spring, RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services, MicroProfile.
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  • Security: JAAS, OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS for enterprise authentication.
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  • Tools: Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Git, and Docker.
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  • Testing: JUnit, Mockito, Arquillian.
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Interview Framework for EJB Developers

 

      
  1. EJB Fundamentals (15 min): Evaluate understanding of session beans, message-driven beans, and lifecycle management.
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  3. Architecture Design (10 min): Assess their ability to create scalable distributed applications using EJB components.
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  5. Database & JPA (10 min): Discuss entity persistence, transactions, and integration with relational databases.
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  7. Security & Transactions (10 min): Review their approach to implementing enterprise-grade security and transactional consistency.
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  9. Deployment Experience (10 min): Explore familiarity with application servers and DevOps pipelines for EJB-based systems.
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Budget & Hiring Expectations

 

Rates for EJB developers vary based on expertise, project scale, and industry specialization:

 

      
  • Junior Developers (1–3 years): $40–$60/hour — skilled in basic EJB setup and Java EE fundamentals.
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  • Mid-Level Developers (4–6 years): $65–$90/hour — proficient in EJB 3.x, database integration, and enterprise transaction management.
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  • Senior Developers (7+ years): $95–$130/hour — experienced in complex enterprise systems, clustering, and microservices-based EJB integration.
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14-Day Onboarding Roadmap

 

      
  1. Review system architecture, APIs, and deployment environments.
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  3. Set up EJB containers, persistence configuration, and version control.
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  5. Develop and test enterprise beans for core business logic.
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  7. Integrate with databases and message-driven services.
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  9. Deploy and optimize applications on enterprise-grade servers.
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Red Flags When Hiring EJB Developers

 

      
  • Lack of familiarity with session bean lifecycles or transaction management.
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  • Limited experience deploying EJB applications on enterprise servers.
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  • No understanding of security frameworks (JAAS, OAuth, or SSL).
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  • Fails to optimize performance for clustered EJB environments.
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  • Minimal experience with integration tools and microservices design.
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Key Interview Questions

 

      
  • “What are the main types of Enterprise JavaBeans, and how are they used?”
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  • “How do you handle transaction management in EJB?”
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  • “Explain the difference between stateless and stateful session beans.”
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  • “How do you integrate EJB with RESTful web services?”
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  • “Describe your experience deploying EJB applications in JBoss or WebLogic.”
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FAQ: Hiring EJB Developers

 

  
   

What is Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB)?

   

    

EJB is a server-side component architecture for modular construction of enterprise applications in Java. It simplifies complex transaction and session management for distributed systems.

   

  

  

   

Why hire EJB developers?

   

    

EJB developers build scalable, secure, and transaction-aware applications ideal for large enterprises requiring reliability and distributed computing capabilities.

   

  

  

   

Is EJB still relevant today?

   

    

Yes. EJB remains a key part of Jakarta EE and continues to be used in mission-critical systems that demand reliability, ACID transactions, and enterprise-grade scalability.

   

  

  

   

Which industries use EJB?

   

    

EJB is widely used in banking, telecommunications, insurance, logistics, and other industries requiring transactional consistency and large-scale data management.

   

  

 

 

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Why hire EJB

Over 6500 companies use EJB as their main framework, including giants like Google, Amazon and Lyft.

High-quality web apps

EJB's modular approach lets devs reuse components, so they can seamlessly manage app complexity.

Faster development process

EJB's architecture and a vast library of pre-built components speed up development, so you can get to market sooner.

Enjoyable user experience

From smooth, responsive interfaces to reduced loading times, devs can use EJB to boost usability.

Scaling made easy

EJB's modular, component-based architecture makes it easy to scale applications as traffic grows.

Case studies

Aerospace

The experience with Lemon.io has been fantastic. The interview process has been good, the caliber of people – excellent and integration has been very smooth.

Marc Horowitz
Marc HorowitzCOO of SkyFi
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Telecommunications

We needed extra developers to clean off all these bugs so the company could skyrocket.

Conor Macken
Conor MackenDirector of Engineering
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AI

We needed extra AI engineers to keep our ambitious project running.

Mike Lukiman
Mike LukimanFounding Senior Software Engineer at Everstar.ai
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find EJB developers?

You can find Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) through various platforms such as Linkedin, Indeed, Glassdoor, etc. EJB is part of the Java EE (now Jakarta EE) platform, so developers with experience in this area are often well-versed in enterprise-grade Java development. You can also refer to Java-Specific Job Boards such as Javahire.com or Javacoder.org. Posting a job description there or browsing the candidate database can help you find EJB developers.

Also, consider Lemon.io when looking for EJB experts. We developed a precise and effective system of evaluating developers’ tech and soft skills so that only top-notch vetted talents are in our pool. This way, you’ll save time and hiring costs by accessing the most suitable remote EJB candidates.

What is the no-risk trial period for hiring EJB developers on Lemon.io?

We understand you might still be unsure if you chose the right candidate among the suggested ones. Thus, we offer a no-risk trial period for hiring Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) developers. This paid period can last up to 20 hours and allows you to evaluate the developer’s performance and compatibility with the team. After the trial, you might be more confident when signing up for long-term cooperation with the developer.

If the candidate doesn’t meet your expectations (this rarely happens because we work only with top-class developers), we will connect you with another specialist with similar expertise who fits your job description.

Is there a high demand for EJB developers?

Yes, EJB developers are definitely in demand. Enterprise JavaBeans have long been the backbone of Java enterprise applications, offering essential stuff like transaction handling and scalability. Sure, there are newer technologies on the scene, but EJB still holds its ground for many large operations, particularly in finance, healthcare, and enterprise software. Businesses needing to tweak or keep their old systems in shape are actively hunting for EJB experts to ensure their apps keep chugging along just fine.

How quickly can I hire a EJB developer through Lemon.io?

We usually connect you with qualified EJB developers within 48 hours of starting the process. After that, it’s your call if you want to run extra interviews or tests. However, most clients find their ideal match quickly and begin onboarding within just a few days.

What are the main strengths of Lemon.io’s platform?

Here are the main strengths of Lemon.io:

1. We connect businesses with skilled developers from over 50 countries, ensuring you find someone who can easily integrate into your team, no matter the time zone.

2. You can choose an hourly subscription or a one-time hire fee, whichever works best for your project.

3. If your selected EJB developer can’t continue for any reason, we’ll promptly provide a solid replacement to keep your project moving.

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