VPP-96 – Senior Java Developer (AWS) Chicago - Hybrid

Vekend, Llc; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vekend, Llc is seeking a Senior Java Developer (AWS) in Chicago on a hybrid schedule, with 2 days per week in-office. You will own solutions end-to-end from design through production support, coding daily and delivering enterprise-scale software.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in backend development, 8-10 years in Java, with strong Java, Spring Boot, and REST API expertise. AWS experience is essential for building scalable cloud-native services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on backend application development
• 8-10 years of hands-on Java development experience
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and deliver scalable enterprise-level backend code using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design, build, and integrate secure, highly performant APIs for core business services.
• Implement and maintain cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, RDS, etc.)

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a who is comfortable owning solutions from design through production support in a hybrid setup based in Chicago, working two days a week.

Department:

Project Location(s):

Chicago - Hybrid

Job Type:

Employee

Education:

Bachelor's

Who You’ll Work With

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer (AWS) to join our team in Chicago on a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in-office). In this role, you will work as a true hands‑on engineer to actively code and ship software daily. We need someone with strong Java and AWS expertise who thrives on taking end‑to‑end ownership of enterprise‑scale solutions—from initial design all the way through production support.

What You’ll Do

• Write, review, and deliver scalable enterprise-level backend code using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design, build, and integrate secure, highly performant APIs for core business services.
• Implement and maintain cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, RDS, etc.)

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on backend application development
• 8-10 years of hands‑on Java development experience
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs

Nice-to-Haves

• Excellent communication skills

What Makes Us Great Place To Work

Vekend is a people‑first organization focused on developing thoughtful products and services that create meaningful impact for our customers and communities. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and grow professionally. We strive to support flexibility and work‑life balance while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.

Benefits and Wellbeing

For all locations, the good‑faith, reasonable annualized full-time compensation for this role will be determined based on competitive market data and may vary depending on geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and other business considerations. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.,Vekend offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees’ overall well‑being, financial security, and professional growth. Eligibility and coverage are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans and company policies. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions toward premiums, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and Paid Time Off that begins accruing on the first day of employment. We also support flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth. Benefits eligibility, coverage, and company contributions are subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and may be modified at the company’s discretion.