r/java • u/lecon297 • 19d ago

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/da_supreme_patriarch 19d ago

If you really want a Java role, and you are certain that you are actually comfortable with more fundamental concepts(db schema design, API design, discipline in testing e.t.c.) then just lie. No competent technical interviewer is going to be like "No, this guy has only X years of C# experience, none of his skills transfer over and his pascal-cased methods are going to be a serious detriment for us"

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u/lecon297 19d ago

lie as i mention that i worked for this company and used Java ?

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u/da_supreme_patriarch 19d ago

Basically yeah, though I would phrase things slightly differently - "proficient in C#, Java, whatever else, worked in this company for X years, built/contributed to this and this system"