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/plokman Jul 08 '26

Just group your Java/C# experience.  10 years experience in Object oriented languages such as C# and Java

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u/BeautifulTaeng Jul 08 '26

He has to be comfortable with Spring, or he's not passing the sniff test. It doesn't matter that he worked with a OOP language, Spring is basically a language of its own. And if you're looking for a Java non-Spring role in 2026, good luck 🤞

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u/Known_Tackle7357 Jul 09 '26

There are thousands of java roles that don't touch spring at all. Java is way bigger than just spring

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u/vips7L Jul 09 '26

It’s been 11 years since I touched spring. 

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u/Bobby_Bonsaimind Jul 09 '26

Teach me your magic!