Java Lead Engineer - Cloud-Native Backend on AWS

Zohorecruit; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Híbrido; USD 140 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Zohorecruit is seeking an IT Software Engineer 5 (Java Lead Engineer) in Chicago, IL. The role involves leading backend Java development, mentoring distributed teams, and delivering scalable cloud-based solutions. Hybrid work model with in-office rounds as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of Java experience, strong Java 17 skills, REST/microservices expertise, and extensive AWS experience to drive enterprise platforms forward.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Java application design and development.
• 3+ years of experience leading geographically distributed development teams.
• Strong expertise in Java 17 and backend application development.
• Experience developing RESTful web services and microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, and KMS.
• Strong SQL and database development skills.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of scalable, highly available, and reliable system design.
• Exposure to application architecture and solution design.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of Java-based enterprise applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, including geographically distributed teams.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Java 17.
• Build and support cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services such as IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, KMS, and APIGateway.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and infrastructure issues.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical solution design.
• Drive software quality through code reviews, best practices, and development standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and end users to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Lead integration testing, customer acceptance testing, and production deployments.
• Support DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous improvement across the team.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Zohorecruit is seeking an IT Software Engineer 5 (Java Lead Engineer) in Chicago, IL. The role involves leading backend Java development, mentoring distributed teams, and delivering scalable cloud-based solutions. Hybrid work model with in-office rounds as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of Java experience, strong Java 17 skills, REST/microservices expertise, and extensive AWS experience to drive enterprise platforms forward.