Overview
On Site
USD 51-51
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
AZURE
KUBERNETES
JAVA
SPRING BOOT
AGILE/SCRUM
NOSQL
DOCKER
SQL
Job Details
JAVA Lead Developer - Java Spring boot Microservices
W2 rate: 51/hr
Location: Chicago, IL - onsite hybrid 3 days (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!)
We are seeking an experienced Lead Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications. This role will involve technical leadership, solution design, hands-on coding and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The candidate will serve as a key technical liaison between the offshore development team and the client s onshore stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
o Lead end-to-end development efforts, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.
o Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and architecture discussions
Solution Design & Development
o Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and secure microservices using Java, Spring Boot and related frameworks.
o Implement RESTFul APIs, event-driven communication, and messaging solutions
o Integrate with databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching systems, and external services
Collaboration
o Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and QA teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.
o Coordinate with offshore teams to align priorities, resolve blockers, and ensure timely delivery.
Quality & Performance
o Ensure application performance, scalability, and security are optimized.
Onshore Client Engagement
o Act as the primary technical contact for the client
o Provide regular updates, technical presentations, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor s or Masters' degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience: 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
Technical Skills:
o Strong proficiency in Java 8/11+ and spring boot.
o Expertise with Cloud platforms (preferably Azure)
o Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes and container orchestration
o Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
o Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS).
Soft Skills:
o Strong communication and stakeholder management.
o Leadership and mentoring skills.
o Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
o Ability to work independently and in a distributed team.
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ or other messaging systems
Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and API Gateway patterns
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology.
Exposure to DevSecOps practices
Work Environment
Onsite role with client-facing responsibilities.
Collaboration with distributed teams (Onshore & Offshore).
Agile delivery environment with iterative releases.
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