IT Software Engineer 2

Cullerton Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Holiday pay

Job summary

Cullerton Group is seeking an IT Software Engineer 2 to join a Tools & Test Data Management team in Chicago, IL. This full-stack role emphasizes Java, Spring Boot, Angular, AWS, and SQL, with responsibilities to build backend services and responsive front-end applications in a cloud-native environment.

The position is hybrid/remote with onsite attendance as needed, 12-month duration, and potential to transition to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 2–4 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with Java and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on AWS experience (EC2, S3, DynamoDB, RDS).
• Strong SQL and relational database skills.
• Professional front-end development with Angular.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, CI/CD, and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services with Java and Spring Boot.
• Build responsive front-end interfaces with Angular.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize cloud-native apps on AWS.
• Develop efficient SQL queries and manage relational data.
• Design and integrate REST APIs and test features.
• Participate in CI/CD and Agile development practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable software.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

AWS

SQL

REST APIs

CI/CD

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

EC2

S3

DynamoDB

RDS

Job description

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for an IT Software Engineer 2 in Chicago, IL. The position is hybrid/remote with onsite attendance as needed, and candidates should already be in the Chicago area or be prepared to relocate at their own expense and be available onsite from Day 1. There is a possibility the position could transition to full-time onsite in the future. This is a 12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation pays $68/hr + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay). The role follows a Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule.

Job Summary

Cullerton Group is seeking a Software Engineer to join a Tools & Test Data Management team responsible for building and maintaining scalable internal tooling and test data platforms that improve engineering productivity and data quality. This is a full-stack development role with a strong emphasis on Java, Spring Boot, Angular, AWS, and SQL. The engineer will develop backend services, build responsive front-end applications, support cloud-native deployments, and work with relational data supporting test-data-management workflows. The position will work within a collaborative engineering team and offers the potential to grow into a lead role over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build responsive front-end interfaces using Angular.
• Deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud-native applications running on AWS.
• Develop efficient SQL queries and manage relational data supporting test data management workflows.
• Design and integrate REST APIs and contribute to reliable, well-tested application features.
• Participate in CI/CD and Agile development practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable internal software solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical field.
• 2–4 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with Java and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, including technologies such as EC2, S3, DynamoDB, and RDS.
• Strong SQL and relational database skills.
• Professional front-end development experience using Angular.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, CI/CD, and Agile software development practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building internal engineering tools, data platforms, or test-data-management solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across backend, front-end, cloud, and database technologies.
• Strong collaboration skills and interest in growing into greater technical ownership or a future lead role.

Why This Role?

This opportunity provides hands-on experience across the modern software stack, including Java/Spring Boot, Angular, AWS, SQL, REST APIs, and CI/CD. You will join a larger team of approximately 15 professionals organized into three smaller teams, providing the opportunity for close collaboration and technical growth. The selected engineer may have the opportunity to grow into a lead role over time, and the position also has potential to convert to permanent employment.