Senior Software Engineer – Java/AWS

Jobtailor

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications at scale on AWS. You will lead complex modules, participate in Agile ceremonies, and collaborate on cloud-native architectures and automated testing.

The role emphasizes building scalable systems with microservices, RESTful APIs, and modern CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/Azure DevOps. Strong problem-solving and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience
Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
Extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based software applications at scale
3+ years of AWS development including CloudFormation, ECS, Lambda, Fargate, Elasticsearch, and S3; strong IAM knowledge
Experience with Generative AI tools in software development
3+ years building software with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
Familiarity with MVC, Microservices, and Event-driven architecture
Experience deploying software with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
Experience in Agile environments (Scrum)
Strong AWS SQS/SNS/Kinesis knowledge
RESTful API design experience
Swagger, Postman, and Assertible experience
TDD and BDD
Selenium and Cucumber integration in CI/CD
Databases: DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Elasticsearch, MySQL, Oracle
Strong CS fundamentals (data structures and algorithms)
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Passion for technology and team collaboration

Responsibilities

Perform programming, development, and system administration assignments with minimal supervision
Design, code, test, and debug high-complexity programs
Configure and customize high-complexity purchased software solutions
Provide project leadership and guidance to team members
Identify and resolve complex application and technical problems, including off-hours support
Work independently on complex processes and modules across programs and infrastructure changes
Develop major system modules and infrastructure releases based on customer requirements
Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components
Assist customers with documentation, training, and usability efforts
Maintain knowledge of languages, system analysis, testing, debugging, and design standards
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaboration with other teams
Engage in PR reviews and cross-team collaboration

Skills

Java

AWS Cloud

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

RESTful API Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Swagger

Postman

Selenium

Cucumber

AWS CloudFormation

AWS ECS

AWS Lambda

AWS SQS

AWS SNS

Kinesis

DynamoDB

MongoDB

Cassandra

Redis

MySQL

Oracle

Elasticsearch

Job description

Perform programming, development, integration, and system administration assignments without close supervision
Design, code, test, and debug high-complexity programs
Configure and customize high-complexity purchased software solutions
Provide project management, programming, systems, and/or system administration leadership, guidance, and assistance to team members
Identify and resolve complex application and technical problems, including off-shift and weekend support calls as needed
Work independently on complex processes and modules used across programs, systems, or infrastructure change management
Develop major system modules, programs, or infrastructure releases based on customer requirements
Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of system components
Perform integration tasks for in-house systems and/or purchased hardware and software solutions
Assist customers with documentation, training, and usability efforts
Maintain knowledge of programming languages, system analysis, testing, debugging, documentation standards, file design, storage, and internal systems
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Grooming, Retrospectives, and Demos
Engage in PR reviews and collaborate with other teams

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and 8+ years of relevant experience
Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
Extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based software applications at scale
3+ years of experience developing in AWS, including CloudFormation templates, ECS cluster deployment, Lambda, Fargate, Amazon Elasticsearch, and S3; strong understanding of IAM roles and policies
Experience leveraging Generative AI tools in software development
3+ years of experience building and deploying software with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience developing software applications using relational and NoSQL databases
Familiarity with MVC, Microservices, and Event-driven architecture
Experience deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps
Experience working within an Agile framework, ideally Scrum
Strong understanding of and/or experience with AWS SQS, AWS SNS, and Kinesis
Experience designing well-defined RESTful APIs
Hands-on experience with Swagger, Postman, and Assertible
Experience with TDD and BDD
Hands-on experience with Selenium and Cucumber, including integration into CI/CD pipelines
Experience with DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Elasticsearch, MySQL, and Oracle
Solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms
Ability to work effectively under pressure and within time constraints
Passion for technology and eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based software applications at scale, with a strong focus on cloud technologies such as AWS. Proficient in Agile methodologies and capable of leading project management and system administration efforts while effectively collaborating with team members.

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