Backend Developer: Java, Spring Boot, Cloud

re-zoo-me; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flight privileges

Paid time off

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable software solutions that align IT with business needs. You will work with a team to deliver secure, efficient systems and participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment.

The role requires strong Java/Spring Boot skills, cloud experience (AWS/Azure), and solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, OAuth, and databases. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, CS/SE or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience or completion of United DT ECDLP.
• Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, back-end development.
• Cloud experience with AWS or Azure.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and message processing (Kafka, Solace, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of OAuth.
• Experience with MongoDB, DynamoDB, MySQL/Postgres, Redis.
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Eager to learn and apply SDLC best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modify software applications/systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Provide support to software development leads.
• Work on moderate to complex projects.
• Apply security best practices throughout development cycle.
• Contribute to documentation and user manuals.
• Perform comprehensive unit testing and support deployment.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot and optimize software systems; ensure performance and resolve issues.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

OAuth

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Databases (NoSQL, SQL)

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub

Dynatrace

Datadog

CI/CD

Job description

United Airlines is seeking a Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable software solutions that align IT with business needs. You will work with a team to deliver secure, efficient systems and participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment.

The role requires strong Java/Spring Boot skills, cloud experience (AWS/Azure), and solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, OAuth, and databases. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.