Backend Java developer

Accord Technologies Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc is seeking a talented Backend Java Developer located in Chicago, IL. The role requires strong Java skills, substantial experience in backend development, and the ability to lead teams across geographical boundaries.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of relevant experience, be capable of handling complex systems, and mentor junior developers. This position involves significant responsibility for driving application development and ensuring software quality.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience designing and developing software applications in Java.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience leading geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform programming and development assignments without close supervision.
• Acts as team leader for development and support groups.
• Work on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.
• Drive application development focused around delivering business valuable features.
• Communicate with end users and internal customers to guide development.
• Mentor junior developers.

Skills

Strong Java 17

Backend development (MUST)

RESTful web services

AWS knowledge: IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, API stack, SQS, SNS, KMS

PostgreSQL or any relational database

DevOps

High Availability and Reliable Solutions

Architecture experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Title

Backend Java Developer

Location

Chicago, IL

Position Type

W2 contract

Experience Requirements

• 15+ years of experience designing and developing software applications in Java
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience leading geographically dispersed teams

Required Skills

• Strong Java 17
• Backend development (MUST)
• RESTful web services
• AWS knowledge: IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, API stack, SQS, SNS, KMS
• PostgreSQL or any relational database
• DevOps
• High Availability and Reliable Solutions
• Some architecture experience

Desired Technical Skills

• Python experience

Job Description

• Competent to perform all programming and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
• Acts as team leader for development and support groups; provides programming and application/technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.
• Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.
• Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that one or more applications or systems may use.
• Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features.
• Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
• Identifies and encourages areas for growth and improvement within the team.
• Mentors junior developers.
• Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.
• Leads development of new functionality and applications on cross-functional teams.
• Performs integration testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
• Participates in technology evaluation and recommendations.
• Applies an enterprise-wide view to solutions to support the adoption of standards and practices and promote reuse.
• Performs production support triage, coordinating incident resolution and stakeholder communication.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Passion for technology and eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Mentoring junior developers
• Production support triage, incident resolution, stakeholder communication

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field