Software Engineering - Core Java

Overview

On Site
USD 60.00 - 70.00 per hour
Contract - Independent

Skills

Software Engineering
Computer Science
OOD
Multithreading
Relational Databases
PostgreSQL
PL/SQL
Amazon Web Services
Cucumber
Messaging
Apache Kafka
Infrastructure Architecture
Cloud Computing
Git
Apache Maven
Jenkins
Apache Ant
Unit Testing
JUnit
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Leadership
Java
Spring Framework
Microservices
IaaS
Collaboration
Automated Testing
Grafana
Dynatrace
Decision-making
Mentorship
Innovation
Privacy
Marketing

Job Details

Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Java development, including object-oriented design and multi-threaded programming.
  • 2+ years of experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL).
  • Experience with Spring Boot framework and microservices architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS), including deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with automation testing frameworks such as Cucumber.
  • Experience with distributed messaging systems like Apache Kafka.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced understanding of application, data, and infrastructure architecture.
  • Familiarity with industry-wide technology trends and best practices.
  • Experience building scalable, cloud-native applications.
  • Proficiency in development tools such as Git, Maven, Jenkins, and Ant.
  • Experience with unit testing and coverage tools (e.g., JUnit).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot production issues.
  • Experience with observability tools such as Grafana and Dynatrace.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Build and deploy microservices on cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Implement automated testing strategies to ensure code quality and system stability.
  • Monitor system performance and proactively address issues using tools like Grafana and Dynatrace.
  • Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of innovation and technical excellence.


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