Java Software Engineer

*Job Title: Software Developer (Java)* *Location: Chicago, IL 60604* *Duration: 1 Year Contract* *Pay Rate: $70 - 80/hr. * We welcome candidates with all U.S. work authorization types, provided they are legally authorized to work in the United States. *Key skills:* - Java with Spring framework - SQL skills - AWS services - Angular *Key Responsibilities:* Develops high-quality code with minimal disruption to the production environment, while helping the team meet project deadlines Works as an individual contributor across multiple teams to complete varying technical tasks, including understanding upstream/downstream processes and interfacing systems to ensure seamless integration with other systems Submits and tracks requests to resolve network blockers and security requirements needed to complete integration and delivery work Documents and contributions to solution designs in a team setting, actively seeking feedback from peers during design sessions Communicates regularly on the progress of work products and deliverables to management and team members during daily standups and design sessions Participates in peer review sessions and leads by example in how to constructively critique technical deliverables Documents technology standards and best practices, and ensure adherence to them across the team Conducts analysis of application and database performance, reviews log files, and troubleshoots and monitors applications in partnership with the application support team Assists in implementing reliable automated test cases to ensure application quality and stability, in partnership with Quality Engineers *Experience/Education:* BS, in Computer Science or related technical discipline (or equivalent). 4 to 6 years of experience in software design and web development *Skills:* Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication abilities, including presentation skills Demonstrates independent thinking and decision-making abilities Strong programming skills in object-oriented languages, Java is preferred Proficient knowledge of at least one Unix or Unix variant system Familiarity with at least one relational database system Experience with Spring, MVC, Java Script, Ajax, ORM, and web services is very helpful Experience with Angular is very helpful Experience with AWS containerization and serverless is very helpful Experience with build automation and code repository tools (i.e. Jenkins, Git, Maven, , GitLab, etc.) Familiarity with SQL, database object creation, and stored procedures Understanding of agile software development methodologies and the differences from waterfall methodologies. #SM1 Enterprise Solutions Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Application Question(s): * How many years of experience do you have in Java development? * How many years of hands-on experience do you have with Spring/Spring Boot? * Do you have experience with AWS containerization or serverless technologies such as Docker, ECS/EKS, or Lambda? Work Location: In person