Full Stack Java Developer

thehivecareers.co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,768 - 78,523; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is looking for a Senior Software Consultant to engage in full-stack development and enhance cloud-based applications. Ideal candidates must have extensive experience with Java and Spring frameworks, as well as proficiency in front-end frameworks like Angular. The role includes ensuring adherence to best practices in software development, including CI/CD practices. This is a long-term position based in Chicago, IL, with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of experience as a Java/J2EE Developer.
• Experience with Spring Boot and Spring components.
• 3+ years of experience using Angular framework.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-stack development across the complete development life cycle.
• Deliver highly available cloud solutions and add new capabilities to existing applications.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in testing, CI/CD, and security.

Skills

Java/J2EE Development

Backend Refactoring/Modernizing

Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

Spring Boot/Spring Framework

Angular Framework

CI/CD Pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

AWS Cloud Services

App Servers (Tomcat, JBoss)

APIs SOAP/REST

Kafka

MySQL & MySQL Aurora

Talend as ETL Tool

SQL

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL (Relocation works, just need to commit to moving to CHI within 1 month)

Duration: 12 months - CTH

Rate: $55 - $57/ hr. on C2C

Day to Day:

The Senior Software Consultant will perform full‑stack development across the complete development life cycle delivering highly available cloud solutions and adding new capabilities to existing applications. Works with development teams and ensures the best practices are adhered to in areas such as unit and integration testing, CI/CD, documentation, security, and software design principles.

Frontend: 50% working on new features

Must Haves:

• At least 7-8+ years of experience as a Java/J2EE Developer.
• Refactoring/modernizing backend application using Spring (Microservices-based approach).
• OOA/OOD (object-oriented analysis & design).
• 4-5+ years of experience with Spring Boot/Spring framework on the backend. Expects to see some experience with other Spring components like: MVC, Security, Cloud, Transaction, etc.
• 3+ years of experience using Angular framework on the frontend.
• 3+ years of experience creating CI/CD pipelines using GitLab/Github/Jenkins.
• Some experience working with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS). Should fully understand how both of these work end to end. Hands‑on experience preferred (Not required). Need to understand how EKS deployments happen.
• 2-3+ years of experience (bare minimum) working and adding new features on AWS cloud. AWS services: SQS/SNS, OpenSearch, AWS Lambda, AppSync or GraphQL, Networking.
• 2+ years of experience with App servers (Tomcat, JBoss).
• 3-5+ years of experience with APIs SOAP/REST webservices (Mainly REST).
• 2+ years of messaging experience with Kafka (preferred) or Kineses.
• 3+ years of experience with MySQL & MySQL Aurora (Amazon Aurora MySQL).
• 2+ years of experience using Talend as an ETL tool. Talend is an ETL tool that provides solutions for data integration, data quality, data preparation, big data, and application integration.
• Medium to advanced level experience with SQL on the backend (ability to write mid/advanced queries).