Java Azure Lead

Govserviceshub; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Chicago seeks a Senior Java Developer with at least 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge in Java development and Agile methodologies, and can thrive in a collaborative environment developing complex software solutions. Strong expertise in Core Spring and Microservices is required. This position offers opportunities for career growth and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java development experience with JDK 8 or above.
• Expert in Core Spring, Spring Cloud, and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Microservice architecture and Domain Driven Design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software programs including coding, testing, and debugging.
• Consult with business units regarding new technologies.
• Conduct feasibility studies and design system requirements.

Skills

Java development

Core Spring

Spring Boot

Microservice architecture

Agile development

Oracle SQL

Apache Kafka

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science

Tools

Eclipse

IntelliJ

SQL Server tools

Job description

Chicago, United States | Posted on 10/09/2025

Responsibilities

• 10+ years of Java development experience; must have JDK 8 or above experience.
• Expert in Core Spring, Spring Cloud, Spring Boot, Spring Integration, Kafka, Azure Event Hub and software design (design patterns and best practices).
• Experience with Microservice architecture and Domain Driven Design.
• Experience with writing test automation for regression tests.
• Experience utilizing technologies such as REST, Java web applications, JMS, JUnit, MQ, XML technologies, XSL transformations, JAXB, Web Services.
• Experience developing within an agile development environment using continuous integration tools: Maven, Bamboo, GitHub, Gradle and Sonar.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new environments and learn new technologies.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Strong Oracle SQL experience.
• Messaging experience with JMS, Solace in a high volume and high throughput environment.
• Experience with performance tuning, load testing, integrating internal applications with external hosted applications.
• Experience with Change Management process.

Requirements

Preferred/ Recommended:

• Experience with development tools: Eclipse, IntelliJ, Oracle, SQL Server tools.
• Experience in working with Kafka, Spring Cloud Stream, Azure Cloud and Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF).
• Familiarity with Azure Cloud, Azure Event Hub, Azure Spring Apps, Azure SQL Database and Azure Cache for Redis.
• Familiarity with Terraform (IaC) with Azure.
• Experience with Java Web application development.
• Experience with React UI development.
• Some exposure to .NET/C# development.
• Ability to write Unix/Perl scripts if needed.
• Familiar with Financial market/instrument/Trade lifecycle.

Major Duties

• Develops and maintains computer programs, including designing, coding, testing, debugging, and installation as needed.
• Consults with partners from systems and other business units regarding new techniques, practices, or technologies in data processing and the impact of proposed and ongoing projects.
• Conducts feasibility studies and defines and designs system requirements for complex software development projects.
• Develops software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.
• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable applications.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
• Work with team to define and implement architecture direction.
• Work within an agile development process to deliver quality solutions on a predictable schedule.
• Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in industry technology and software development tools.

Scrum/Team requirements

• Experience in working with Agile/Scrum methodology for delivering business capability.
• Enthusiastic about expanding breadth of secondary and tertiary technical skills and business expertise.
• Strong and broad breadth of Agile knowledge and collaboration skills.
• Interested in expanding Agile engineering practice skillset.
• Experienced in actively identifying impediments and resolving them within the team where possible; escalate when needed.

General Requirements

• Basic understanding of Software Development Lifecycle.
• Self-starter and able to work effectively with minimal direction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a wide variety of individuals.
• Ability to represent the company in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.
• Prior experience working with Scrum.

Experience

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.