Senior Software Engineer - Contractor

Description

We are looking for a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will enhance, maintain, and support an enterprise-level, 24/7 production system, as well as develop and troubleshoot customer-facing APIs and associated workflows. This position offers a collaborative and innovative environment where your technical expertise will contribute to impactful solutions for global customers.

Location: Chicago, IL (Metro Area)

Remote Work: Not permitted

Duration: 10 months (potential for extension)

Key Responsibilities

• Support and enhance Java-and-SQL-based file production systems to meet SLAs.
• Maintain and develop customer-facing APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues and bugs.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into software designs.
• Adhere to development best practices, security, and data privacy standards.
• Participate in code reviews and configuration management.
• Report progress regularly and resolve technical issues as needed.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 7 years in software development.
• Education: BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills - Required

• Java, J2EE
• Spring Boot, Microservices, API development
• Strong SQL proficiency
• Git (GitHub Actions is a plus)
• Configuration Management concepts (Ansible is a plus)
• Cloud hosting concepts
• OAuth 2.0
• Understanding of software architecture and system design
• Experience with Agile methodologies and test-driven development

Technical Skills - Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Protocol Buffers with Java
• GraphQL
• Angular
• Kafka
• Python
• Docker, Kubernetes
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Unix/Linux environments
• Tools: Eclipse, Postman, JIRA, Confluence

Soft Skills & Accountability

• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Commitment to security and data privacy
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

Java

SQL

Python

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