Sr Java Developer

IVID TEK INC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Senior Java Developer in Chicago, IL, with over 5 years of experience. The role involves building scalable Java microservices and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. Key skills required include Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and Docker. Ideal candidates will be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess debugging expertise. This position is full-time with a robust tech stack utilized for development and deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java development, particularly with microservices.
• Experience with AWS services and containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop Spring Boot microservices using JDK 11/17 and JAX-RS.
• Implement data layers with Spring Data DynamoDB and optimize for performance.
• Build event-driven systems and deploy via Docker on AWS EKS.
• Monitor applications using Datadog and Elasticsearch.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot microservices

Apache CXF

Jackson

JUnit

Mockito

AWS DynamoDB

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

Datadog

Elasticsearch

CI/CD (Harness/TeamCity)

Tools

GitHub

IntelliJ

Eclipse

Job description

Senior Java Developer

Location: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Full-time

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

We are hiring a Senior Java Developer with 5+ years of experience to build and maintain scalable Java microservices in a fast-paced environment. You will work independently on complex features, collaborate with teams and business stakeholders, and ensure reliable, high-quality deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Spring Boot microservices using JDK 11/17, JAX-RS (Apache CXF), and Jackson JSON/XML for robust APIs.
• Implement data layers with Spring Data DynamoDB and optimize for performance.
• Build event-driven systems using Kafka, EMS, MQ, or Solace.
• Write tests using JUnit and Mockito, applying Java/J2EE practices like annotations, reflection, Lombok, and Spring MVC.
• Deploy via Docker on AWS EKS Kubernetes with AWS ALB, using Harness/TeamCity for CI/CD.
• Monitor with Datadog and Elasticsearch; handle bug fixing, log analysis, and root-cause resolution.
• Participate in daily scrum calls, refine requirements, track progress, and deliver on time while preventing issues.
• Use GitHub for version control (check-in/out, PRs) and IntelliJ/Eclipse for development.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot microservices, Apache CXF, Jackson, JUnit/Mockito, AWS DynamoDB, Docker/Kubernetes (EKS), Datadog/Elasticsearch, and CI/CD (Harness/TeamCity).
• Proven debugging and proactive issue prevention skills.

Nice-to-Have

• AWS Certification
• DevOps experience.