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Zohorecruit; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Chicago, IL seeks an IT Software Engineer 5 (Sr. Java Backend Developer with AWS) for a 12-month contract. You will design, develop, test and deploy backend services on AWS, using microservices architecture, and lead a small development team.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience, strong Java/Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, cloud deployments, and Agile delivery. Hybrid work up to 2x per week; on-site in Chicago, with interviews conducted virtually then onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience; without degree, 10+ years experience.
• Experience in Java17 or higher and Spring Boot RESTful API development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend RESTful API web services using Microservices architecture.
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and provide technical leadership.
• Lead cross-functional Agile teams to deliver valuable business features.
• Guide structured code and documentation; promote best practices.

Skills

Java

RESTful API

Microservices

AWS

Team Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Master's degree

No degree; 10+ years experience

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GoCD

Job description

IT Software Engineer 5 (Sr. Java Backend Developer with AWS)

Chicago, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

JobTitle: IT Software Engineer 5 (Sr. Java Backend Developer with AWS)

Location:540 W. Madison, Chicago, IL ( Hybrid: will need to go into office up to 2x a week;this role could change where they need to go in office 5 days a week)

Duration:12 months contract

InterviewProcess: 2 rounds: 1st round will be virtual (1 hr.), 2nd round will be panelfor onsite interview.

ExperienceLevel: Min 10yrs - Max 15yrs

JobDescription:

SeniorSoftware Engineer provides technical leadership in design, development, testingand deployment of Client’s state-of-the-art digital platform hosted on AWS.This position will build a world class platform to host a wide range of digitalapplications.

Position’sContributions to Work Group

Teammember contributing to programming, project management, and developmentassignments. Working on backend services in Client’s Digital platform.

Typicaltask breakdown:

• As a Senior Software Engineer youwill be responsible for designing and developing backend RESTful API webservices using Microservices architecture.
• Be responsible for overseeing andmentoring other developers and handle code reviews.
• Acts as Team Leader for developmentand support groups; provides programming and application/technical leadership,guidance, and assistance to other team members.
• Works directly on complexapplication/technical problem identification and resolution.
• Drives application developmentfocused around delivering valuable business features.
• Maintains high standards of softwarequality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
• Guide the team to develop astructured application/interface code, new program documentation, operationsdocumentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment.
• Lead development of newfunctionality and applications on cross-functional Agile project teams.

Education& Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computerscience or electrical engineering or related field is required w/ 8+ years’experience in this capacity is needed.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years’experience in capacity is needed.
• No degree, then they must have aminimum of 10+ years’ experience in this capacity.

TechnicalSkills (Required):

• 10+ years or more of experience in designing anddeveloping software applications in Java.

Skills:

• SoftwareDevelopment : Knowledge of software developmenttools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in linewith product requirements.
• Software ProductDesign/Architecture : Knowledge of software productdesign; ability to convert market requirements into the software productdesign.
• Decision Makingand Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-makingprocess and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyzesituations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• EffectiveCommunications : Understanding of effectivecommunication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit,receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through theapplication of appropriate communication behaviors.

RequiredExperience:

• Experience software developmentexperience using Java17 or higher and Spring Boot RESTful API development.
• Experience deploying and maintainingsoftware using public cloudssuch as AWS or Azure.
• Message streaming solutions, such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS,AWS SNS , Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ, Azure Event Hub.
• Datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWSDynamoDB, PostgreSQL , MySQL, Oracle, ElasticSearch, MongoDB,Cassandra, Redis.
• Deploying software using CI/CD toolssuch as Azure Devops, Jenkins, GoCD, etc.
• Working within an Agile framework(ideally Scrum).

Provenexperience in many of the following:

• Designing, developing, deploying andmaintaining software at scale.
• Developing software applicationsusing relational and NoSQL databases.
• Application architectural patterns,such as MVC, Microservices, Event-driven, etc.
• Deploying software using CI/CDtools, such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GoCD, etc
• Deploying and maintaining softwareusing public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
• Working within an Agile framework(ideally Scrum)
• Experience with AI tools is a BIGPLUS**

Strongunderstanding and/or experience in many of the following:

• Message streaming solutions, such asAWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ.
• Hands on experience with API toolssuch as Swagger, Postman and Assertible o Test Driven Development and BehaviorDriven Development.
• Hands on experience with testingtools such as Cucumber and Selenium and their integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• Datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWSRDS, AWS DynamoDB, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Cassandra, Redis, MySQL, Oracle. oOther AWS technologies, such as API Gateway, ALB, NLB, Fargate, Lambda, S3,CloudWatch, etc.
• Debugging and maintaining softwarein Linux or Unix platforms.

SoftSkills (Required):

• Must demonstrate solid knowledge ofComputer Science fundamentals, such as data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to work under pressure andwithin time constraints.
• Passion for technology and aneagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated leadership on small tomedium-scale projects impacting strategic priorities.
• If candidate is not in local area,please do not submit.
• If the candidate’s current place ofresidence is not on resume, they will be DQ.