Lead Java Backend Developer - 754/164

DSM-H Consulting; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DSM-H Consulting seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop backend RESTful services using a Microservices approach. You will mentor team members, conduct code reviews, and lead cross-functional groups on development and support tasks.

The role requires deep Java 17+ experience, SpringBoot, and cloud proficiency (AWS/Azure). You will contribute to Agile projects, deliver robust software, and guide architectural decisions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Proven experience with Java 17+ and Spring Boot REST APIs.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend RESTful APIs using Microservices architecture.
• Mentor developers and conduct code reviews.
• Lead development and provide technical leadership in Agile teams.
• Address complex application problems and drive practical solutions.
• Ensure high quality software through best practices and reliable delivery.

Skills

Java

SpringBoot

Architecture

Code Reviews

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

Swagger

Postman

Assertible

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GoCD

Job description

- Team member contributing to programming, project management, and development assignments. Working on backend services in Client Digital platform.

Typical task breakdown:

• As a Senior Software Engineer you will be responsible for designing and developing backend RESTful API web services using Microservices architecture.
• Be responsible for overseeing and mentoring other developers and handle code reviews.
• Acts as team leader for development and support groups; provides programming and application/technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.
• Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.
• Drives application development focused around delivering valuable business features
• Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
• Guide the team to develop a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment
• Lead development of new functionality and applications on cross-functional Agile project teams

Work environment

Hybrid; will need to go into office 2x a week ; this role could change where they need to go in office days a week, so please make sure your candidate(s) are fully good with that as well

Education & Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering or related field is required w/ 10+ years’ experience in this capacity is needed

Technical Skills

(Required)

• 10+ years or more of experience in designing and developing software applications in Java.

Skills:

• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Required Experience:

• Experience software development experience using Java 17 or higher and SpringBoot RESTful API development
• Experience deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
• Message streaming solutions, such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ, Azure Event Hub.
• Datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis.
• Deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure Devops, Jenkins, GoCD, etc.
• Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum).

Proven experience in many of the following:

• Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale.
• Developing software applications using relational and NoSQL databases.
• Application architectural patterns, such as MVC, Microservices, Event-driven, etc.
• Deploying software using CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GoCD, etc
• Deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
• Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum)
• Experience with AI tools is a BIG PLUS**

Strong understanding and/or experience in many of the following:

• Message streaming solutions, such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ.
• Hands on experience with API tools such as Swagger, Postman and Assertible o Test Driven Development and Behavior Driven Development.
• Hands on experience with testing tools such as Cucumber and Selenium and their integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• Datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS DynamoDB, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Cassandra, Redis, MySQL, Oracle. o Other AWS technologies, such as API Gateway, ALB, NLB, Fargate, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, etc
• Debugging and maintaining software in Linux or Unix platforms

Soft Skills

(Required)

• Must demonstrate solid knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals, such as data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated leadership on small to medium-scale projects impacting strategic priorities