Senior Java Developer C2C contract Chicago, IL (Hybrid

Tech Mirrors; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer located in Chicago, IL. The role entails building a cloud-native application from scratch using Java technologies and leading the project technically.

The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of Java experience and be proficient in Java Microservices, Azure Cloud, and Kubernetes. This hybrid position involves working closely with onsite stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Java application development.
• Strong experience in designing and developing scalable enterprise applications.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project technically and handle architecture responsibilities.
• Work directly with onsite stakeholders and customers.
• Build the application from the ground up.

Skills

Java

Java Microservices

Kafka

Azure Cloud

Kubernetes

CI/CD

REST APIs

Caching

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Docker

Git

Maven

Jenkins

Job description

Senior Java Developer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Contract

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in cloud-native application development and deployment within the Azure ecosystem.

The ideal candidates should have hands‑on experience with containerization, orchestration, API management, distributed messaging systems, and caching technologies.

Experience in the Brokerage/Capital Markets domain will be an added advantage.

Project Overview

• The opportunity is for a Greenfield Project involving development from scratch.
• The selected candidate is expected to build the application from the ground up.
• Lead the project technically.
• Handle architecture responsibilities.
• Work directly with onsite stakeholders and customers.
• This is not a maintenance or support role.

Experience Expectations

Although the JD mentions 8+ years, the expectation is:

• Minimum 10+ years preferred.
• Ideally 12+ years of strong hands‑on Java experience.

Candidate should have:

• Consistent experience in Java technologies.
• Strong background in Java Microservices.
• No mixed career path involving .NET, Testing, Python, etc., before moving into Java.

Mandatory Technical Skills

The following skills were highlighted as critical:

• Java
• Java Microservices
• Kafka
• Azure Cloud
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD
• REST APIs
• Caching
• Infrastructure as Code

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Java application development.
• Strong experience in designing and developing scalable enterprise applications.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Java/J2EE, SpringBoot, and Microservices architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong exposure to Azure Cloud Ecosystem.
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Experience with Azure API Management (APIM).
• Experience with Azure Pub/Sub/Messaging Services.
• Strong knowledge of Redis caching.
• Experience with REST APIs and event‑driven architecture.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, or similar tools.