Software Engineer (Java, REST APIs, Spring Boot, AWS, Redis, LangChain) [209572]

Aquent Studios is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join its team, working on projects for a leading company in the manufacturing and technology sectors. This organization is at the forefront of innovation, driving progress and delivering impactful solutions that shape the future of its industry.In this role, you will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge applications and systems that directly influence the company’s core operations and strategic initiatives. Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions, making a tangible difference in how the client organization innovates and operates. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects, pushing the boundaries of technology and seeing your work come to life with immediate impact, fostering innovation and collaboration within a dynamic team.What You’ll Do Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications primarily using Java. Build and integrate robust RESTful APIs to support various system functionalities and integrations. Implement scalable and efficient microservices leveraging the Spring Boot framework. Utilize and manage cloud services on AWS for application deployment, scaling, and operational excellence. Develop and manage data storage solutions using NoSQL databases. Apply Test Driven Development (TDD) methodologies to ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability. Contribute to the implementation of advanced Agentic AI Workflows, enhancing system intelligence and automation.Qualifications**Must-Have:** Proven experience as a Software Engineer. Strong proficiency in Java. Hands-on experience designing and implementing REST APIs. Expertise with Spring Boot framework. Practical, hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Experience with NoSQL databases. Proficiency in Test Driven Development (TDD). Experience with Agentic AI Workflows.Nice-to-Have Proficiency in Python. Experience with Spring Data. Familiarity with Redis. AWS certification. Experience with Python LangChain.Client DescriptionAquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world’s most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to them—work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studio team member, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI/UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!Other RequirementsNOTE: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.NOTE: This is a fully onsite role at our client’s facility in Milan, IL.NOTE: The target hiring compensation range for this role is $53.13 to $56.13 per hour, W2 ONLY. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.