Senior Java Backend Engineer – AWS Microservices Leader

SMX Services & Consulting, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting service provider is seeking a senior back-end Java developer in Chicago. This role requires expertise in Java development with a strong background in AWS cloud technologies. Candidates should have at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and be proficient in both relational and NoSQL databases. The role involves designing, coding, and debugging high-complexity applications, as well as providing guidance to junior developers. A team-oriented mindset is essential, with active participation in Scrum practices.

Qualifications

• Expert Java Development with 8-10 years of deep back-end experience.
• Experience with AWS services for at least 3 years.
• Proven skills in architecture using Microservices and Event-driven patterns.
• Proficient in both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience in DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and debug complex back-end applications.
• Provide project management and guidance to junior team members.
• Participate actively in Scrum activities.

Skills

Expert Java Development

AWS Cloud Native

Architecture

Databases (MySQL/Oracle and NoSQL)

DevOps/CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering

Master's degree

15+ years' experience without a degree

Tools

CloudFormation

ECS Clusters

Lambda

Fargate

S3

IAM roles

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

A prominent consulting service provider is seeking a senior back-end Java developer in Chicago. This role requires expertise in Java development with a strong background in AWS cloud technologies. Candidates should have at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and be proficient in both relational and NoSQL databases. The role involves designing, coding, and debugging high-complexity applications, as well as providing guidance to junior developers. A team-oriented mindset is essential, with active participation in Scrum practices.