How to get better opportunities

Hi All,
Currently I am working as a Software Programmer in J2EE technology and having 1.5 Year Experience in Maintenance cum Development on Client side. I want to move in a Good company with good package. What I should have to do.
I have good knowledge of my Project flow(Financial Domain)but not more about Development.
Please give me some advice that can I get the development work or continue with maintenance And what is the future of maintenance type of job in J2EE.

Thanks in Advance.