Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Capgemini; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer to join our team in a high-impact, onsite role across multiple U.S. locations.

You will own technical direction, design scalable microservices, and deliver secure cloud-native solutions on AWS, leveraging Java 17/21, Spring, and modern DevOps practices. You will mentor teams, drive architecture decisions, and collaborate with product owners to align technology with business goals.

Qualifications

• Expert in Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, and Microservices Architecture.
• Extensive AWS cloud development and solution design experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and distributed systems.
• Expertise in CI/CD, DevOps, release automation, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, TDD (JUnit), BDD (Cucumber/Karate), and Drools Rule Engine.
• Advanced SQL, database design, and performance optimization skills.
• Experience leading Agile/Scrum teams.
• Linux administration and shell scripting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead application architecture, design, and technical decision-making.
• Design and develop microservices and REST APIs using Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Batch, and Hibernate/JPA.
• Build secure applications utilizing OAuth2 and enterprise security frameworks.
• Design, deploy, and support cloud-native solutions on AWS (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, CloudWatch, EMR, Kinesis, CDK).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Build CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
• Drive containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Develop event-driven solutions using Kafka, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ, and Kinesis.
• Design and optimize databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and NoSQL platforms.
• Lead production support, incident management, performance tuning, and system monitoring using Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, and CloudWatch.
• Mentor teams, conduct code reviews, and collaborate with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Java 17/21

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Hibernate/JPA

Microservices Architecture

AWS

Kafka

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

REST APIs

JUnit (TDD)

Cucumber/Karate (BDD)

Relational & NoSQL DBs

Oracle/PostgreSQL/DynamoDB

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

OpenShift

Job description

Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired bya collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizationsunlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Location

The position is based in Riverwoods, IL; Frisco, TX; Richmond, VA; and New Jersey, and requires onsite participation

About the role you are considering

Seeking a Senior Java AWS Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka, Microservices, and cloud-native application development. The role requires technical leadership, architecture ownership, mentoring, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-availability enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead application architecture, design, and technical decision-making.

Design and develop microservices and REST APIs using Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Batch, and Hibernate/JPA.

Build secure applications utilizing OAuth2 and enterprise security frameworks.

Design, deploy, and support cloud-native solutions on AWS (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, CloudWatch, EMR, Kinesis, CDK).

Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.

Build CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.

Drive containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.

Develop event-driven solutions using Kafka, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ, and Kinesis.

Design and optimize databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and NoSQL platforms.

Lead production support, incident management, performance tuning, and system monitoring using Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, and CloudWatch.

Mentor teams, conduct code reviews, and collaborate with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

Expert in Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, and Microservices Architecture.

Extensive AWS cloud development and solution design experience.

Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and distributed systems.

Expertise in CI/CD, DevOps, release automation, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.

Strong knowledge of REST APIs, TDD (JUnit), BDD (Cucumber/Karate), and Drools Rule Engine.

Advanced SQL, database design, and performance optimization skills.

Experience leading Agile/Scrum teams.

Linux administration and shell scripting knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Developer Certification.

Experience with React or Angular.

Exposure to large-scale distributed platforms and cloud modernization initiatives.

Hands-on OpenShift/Kubernetes administration experience.

Experience in Financial Services, Banking, or Payments domains.

Soft Skills

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Proven team leadership and mentoring experience.

Strategic thinking with strong business acumen.

Ability to influence architecture and technology decisions.

Strong ownership, accountability, and problem-solving skills.

Experience Level

12 to 15+ years of software engineering experience.

Nice to Have

Experience with front-end technologies (React/Angular)

Exposure to large-scale distributed systems"

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice:

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Brand: Capgemini

Professional Community: Software Engineering