Senior Java Software Engineer

IntraEdge; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong AWS, Java backend, RESTful APIs, and Spring Boot skills. The position is hybrid, requiring onsite work three times a week. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in SQL and Git. Additional experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka is preferred. Excellent communication skills are essential for this mid-senior level role.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Java backend development experience.
• Proficient with Git source control and branching.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and writing automated tests.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains software applications.
• Enhances core product offerings with complex features.
• Troubleshoots complex bugs during development.

Skills

AWS experience

Java backend development

RESTful APIs

Spring Boot

SQL

Git source control

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

IntraEdge has an immediate need for a Senior Java Developer in Chicago, Illinois.

Requirements: US Citizen only. Must interview onsite in Chicago and work hybrid in Chicago 3x per week. Local candidates only (no relocation).

Must haves: AWS experience, along with Java backend, RESTful APIs and Spring Boot as must skill set 5-10 years of Java backend development, Spring Boot, Restful APIs a must

Overall Purpose

Develops, documents, tests, debugs and maintains software product applications; provides expertise and familiarity in software tools, frameworks and best practices in secure software engineering. Collaborates effectively with other members of the team to deliver on the team’s backlog.

Essential Functions

• Participates in the discussion and implementation around complex capabilities.
• Develops complex features and capabilities to enhance the Early Warning core product offerings.
• Receiving, reviewing, and approving pull requests ensuring that code quality remains high.
• Querying platform data using SQL-based DBs.
• Working on complex Java Web Services using Spring Boot.
• Document complex details and decisions in Confluence.
• Building automated tests alongside sprint work that is integrated into the CI/CD pipeline, considering environment variables, and providing recommendations.
• Able to troubleshoot complex bugs that may arise during development.
• Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.
• The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years direct experience in Software Engineering or related experience.
• Proficient with Git source control and Git flow branching model.
• Spring / Spring Boot framework is required.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices.
• Familiarity writing automated tests.
• Proficient with SQL.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Experience with Kafka.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Background and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or work experience preferred.
• Experience with SOAP services.
• Familiar working with common data format standards like XML, JSON, YAML, etc.
• FinTech experience is highly beneficial.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting