Senior AWS Developer (Java Spring Boot) 6454565

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 156,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Flex is hiring a Custom Software Engineer to design, code, and enhance software components using modern frameworks with AWS. You will lead and collaborate with multiple teams, apply best practices, and drive cloud-native solutions.

On-site in Chicago, you will mentor peers and contribute to continuous improvement in delivery and tooling. The role requires 7+ years of enterprise Java/Spring Boot experience, strong AWS capabilities, IaC with Terraform, and proficiency in CI/CD, Docker,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience building enterprise applications with Java and Spring Boot.
• 5+ years of designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native solutions on AWS (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven Terraform IaC experience across AWS platforms.
• CI/CD pipelines, Git, automated testing, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep technical knowledge to design and implement robust software components meeting business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software solutions.
• Analyze complex problems and develop innovative approaches to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support and guide team members by sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance development processes and tools.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

CI/CD

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication

Git

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Terraform

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-based work powered by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Accenture is consistently recognized on FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Diversity Inc's Top 50 Companies For Diversity lists.

As an Accenture Flex employee, you will apply your skills and experience to help drive business transformation for leading organizations and communities. In addition to delivering innovative solutions for Accenture's clients, you will work with a highly skilled, diverse network of people across Accenture businesses who are using the latest emerging technologies to address today's biggest business challenges.

You will receive competitive rewards and access to benefits programs and world-class learning resources. Accenture Flex employees work in their local metro area onsite at the project, significantly reducing and/or eliminating the demands to travel.

Job Description

As a Custom Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. You will use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively, take responsibility for team decisions, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key decisions. Providing solutions to problems within your immediate team and across multiple teams is a critical part of this role. Expert proficiency in Amazon Web Services (AWS) is required. Advanced proficiency in Core Java is recommended. Intermediate proficiency in Terraform (Software) and Data Migrations is suggested.

• Apply deep technical knowledge to design and implement robust software components that meet business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software solutions.
• Analyze complex problems and develop innovative approaches to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support and guide team members by sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance development processes and tools.

This role is on-site in Chicago, IL.

Must be eligible to work on projects requiring citizenship clearance requirements. 5 plus years of hands on experience building enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot. Strong experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud native solutions on AWS services such as EC2, ECS EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch. Proven expertise with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code IaC , including provisioning, automation, and environment management across AWS platforms. Proficiency with CI CD pipelines, Git based source control, automated testing, containerization Docker Kubernetes, and DevOps best practices. Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills and supporting production environments.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience building enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native solutions on AWS services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch.
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven expertise with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including provisioning, automation, and environment management across AWS platforms.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based source control, automated testing, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevOps best practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills and supporting production environments.
• This role is 100% on-site in Chicago

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/09/2026.

Accenture Flex offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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