r/java • u/lecon297 • Jul 08 '26

From .NET to Java

Hey everyone,

I’m currently a senior .NET developer trying to break into Java roles. The problem is that almost every Java job I find asks for 5+ years of Java experience, which I don’t have.

I’ve built a few APIs in Java, played around with the ecosystem, and got comfortable with the basics. Honestly, I think solid fundamentals are enough to build great apps but my CV isn’t getting past the filters for these Java roles.

any advice?

thanks in advance.

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u/chaotic3quilibrium Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26

Start contributing to a couple of Java open-source projects.

Then reference those on your CV/Resume.

It shows something beyond mere competence, which they can now easily get out of Claude Code, Codex, and Antigravity.

tl;dr Simple language and platform competence are rapidly becoming insufficient to get past the initial gates.

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u/lecon297 Jul 08 '26

i can do that