Senior Java Backend Engineer – Spring Boot & Kafka

Accenture PLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Flex in Chicago is seeking an experienced Java backend developer to drive software solutions across multiple teams. The role emphasizes modern frameworks, microservices, and active collaboration to deliver scalable, high-performance systems.

You will own Java backends, participate in Agile practices, and contribute to Spring Boot and Kafka-based architectures, while maintaining code quality and performance. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring five days per week in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java Enterprise backend development experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Support current and developing new software solutions.
• Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable high performing solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert and collaborate across teams to deliver key solutions.
• Maintain and improve existing Java and C applications.
• Take ownership of software components ensuring quality and performance.
• Collaborate with peers and mentor others.

Skills

Java Backend

Microservices

Agile Practices

Unit Testing

Kafka

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Spring Boot

Apache Kafka

Job description

Accenture Flex in Chicago is seeking an experienced Java backend developer to drive software solutions across multiple teams. The role emphasizes modern frameworks, microservices, and active collaboration to deliver scalable, high-performance systems.

You will own Java backends, participate in Agile practices, and contribute to Spring Boot and Kafka-based architectures, while maintaining code quality and performance. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring five days per week in Chicago.