Senior AWS Developer (Java Spring Boot) 6563829

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Flex in Chicago seeks a Custom Software Engineer to design, code, and enhance software components across systems, using modern frameworks and agile practices. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and be a subject matter expert guiding teammates.

The role emphasizes AWS proficiency, Java and Spring Boot expertise, and collaboration to drive performance and reliability across projects on-site in Chicago.

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

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and enhance custom software components across systems or applications.
• 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.
• This role is 100% on-site in Chicago**

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

Cloud

Terraform

CI/CD

Docker/Kubernetes

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

API Gateway

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.

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 100% on-site in Chicago**

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 12/05/2026.

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.

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