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Senior Java Developer(AWS, Backend Focus)

Via DiceChicago, ILMay 6th, 2026
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Vertical Falls LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!IT Software engineer 5 - Senior Java Developer - AWSLocation: Chicago, IL Hybrid(2 DAY ONSITE)Duration: 12 monthsTechnical Skills(Required)10+ years or more of experience in designing and developing software applications in Java.Proven experience in many of the following:Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale.Developing software applications using relational and NoSQL databases.Application architectural patterns, such as MVC, Microservices, Event-driven, etc.Deploying software using CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GoCD, etcDeploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum)Experience with AI tools is a BIG PLUS**Strong understanding and/or experience in many of the following:Message streaming solutions, such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ. Experience designing well-defined Restful APIs Hands on experience with API tools such as Swagger, Postman and Assertible Test Driven Development and Behaviour Driven Development.Hands on experience with testing tools such as Cucumber and Selenium and their integration into CI/CD pipelines.Datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS DynamoDB, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Cassandra, Redis, MySQL, Oracle. o Other AWS technologies, such as API Gateway, ALB, NLB, Fargate, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, etcDebugging and maintaining software in Linux or Unix platformsSoft Skills(Required)Must demonstrate solid knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals, such as data structures and algorithms.Ability to work under pressure and within time constraintsPassion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environmentDemonstrated leadership on small to medium-scale projects impacting strategic priorities