C2C Job Opening for Sr Java Developer – Azure at Chicago IL

Tech Mirrors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors is seeking a Sr Java Developer in Chicago to design, develop, and own complex microservices-based applications. You will work onsite on a 6+ month contract, leading design and code efforts while guiding the team through SSDLC and security considerations.

Role requires 9+ years of hands-on Java experience, expertise in Spring Boot, WebFlux, Kafka, and cloud-native development on Azure. Strong communication and leadership are essential for collaboration in an onshore-offshore model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.
• Overall 9+ years of industry experience.
• Hands-on Senior Java Developer with strong Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Azure experience.
• Experience with Spring WebFlux, JPA/ORM, Kafka, JMS, MQ/Solace, Redis, NoSQL and SQL frameworks.
• Experience using Service Discovery, Circuit Breaker, and API Gateway design patterns.
• Cloud Native Development with Azure SQL/PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, EventHub, Service Bus, Event Grid, Application Insights, Synapse Analytics, Logic Apps, Container Apps, Container, and Unix.
• DevOps CI/CD with Gradle, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Nice to have MERN stack for UI with HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Bootstrap, ReactJS, Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software components based on screen design documents.
• Ensure code meets standards and is tested appropriately.
• Provide technical guidance to the development team.
• Own design and code and communicate status to project team and management.
• Continuously improve application stability, scalability, and user experience.
• Address architecture and security and own the team’s approach to risks.
• Apply Agile Methodology and Cloud Native Development (Azure preferred).
• Knowledge of UI frameworks, Java, and application servers.
• Understand the full software development lifecycle and SSDLC.
• Lead delivery with a positive, goal-oriented attitude.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Azure

Kafka

JMS

Redis

NoSQL

SQL

Spring WebFlux

JPA/ORM

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

JUnit

Postman/SoapUI

MERN (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Gradle

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title:Sr Java Developer

Location:Chicago, IL (Only Locals)

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Onsite Opportunity

Job Description:

• Design and develop software components based on screen design documents that fit within technical framework as outlined by technical architects.
• Ensure code meets standards and is tested appropriately to the platform.
• Provide technical guidance to the development team as required.
• Be a team player with an ability to own the design and code as per requirements.
• Communicate status (written and verbal) to project team and management.
• Continuously look for ways to improve application stability, scalability, and user experience.
• Address architecture and security and own the team’s approach to technical risks and mitigation.
• Agile Methodology and Cloud Native Development (Azure preferred).
• Knowledge of user interface frameworks, Java, and application servers.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, goal-oriented attitude with a focus on delivery.
• Java, Reactive Programming, Spring Boot, Microservices, and web-based development experience.
• Must have experience in Spring WebFlux, JPA/ORM, Kafka, JMS, MQ/Solace, Redis, NoSQL, and SQL frameworks.
• Must have experience using Service Discovery, Circuit Breaker, and API Gateway design patterns for building reliable and scalable applications.
• Cloud Native Development experience using technologies such as Azure SQL/PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, EventHub, Service Bus, Event Grid, Application Insights, Synapse Analytics, Logic Apps, Container Apps, Container, and Unix.
• Experience in DevOps CI/CD processes using Gradle, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with JUnit, Spring Test, Spring Boot Test, Postman, SoapUI, AssertJ, Hamcrest, Mockito, JSONassert, and JsonPath.
• Nice to have experience in MERN stack for developing user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Bootstrap, ReactJS, and Node.js.
• Financial Domain experience.
• Good knowledge of Messaging and Event-Driven Architecture.
• Leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Overall 9+ years of industry experience.
• Experience in Agile development methodology.
• Experience as a hands-on Senior Java Developer.
• Experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Azure.
• Experience in building solutions to complex problems, Java version upgrades, and developing Microservices.
• Experience in migration from PCF to Azure for Java applications would be preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to lead a team of developers in an Onshore-Offshore model.
• Skills: Digital: Microsoft Azure, Java API Management & Microservices, Digital: Spring Boot.
• Education:At least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related field is required.