Java Software Engineer
Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to somp767@kellyservices.com.Title: Software Engineer
Location: Milan, IL, 61264 (ONSITE)
Employment: W2 Contract only (NO C2C)
Duration: until Oct/2027
Pay rate: $56 per hour to $62 per hourONSITE Interview required for this position
Major Purpose: Works on building and supporting event-driven Java microservices on AWS that turn completed field operations into AI-generated stories. Plan work and coordinate with others to deliver functionality on a system of moderate complexity. Relies on journey-level knowledge of Java and Spring Boot and develops solutions to well-defined problems with guidance from senior team members. Coordinate and review portions of the work. Has proficiency in one functional area.
Major Duties:
- Builds backlog functionality in Java 25 and Spring Boot 4, including SQS messaging, REST API clients, and AI prompt construction.
- Writes unit and integration tests (JUnit 5, Mockito, Testcontainers with LocalStack) and tests deliverables against acceptance criteria.
- Maintains Terraform infrastructure, Helm deployments on Amazon EKS, and GitHub Actions pipelines; monitors production with Datadog.
- Executes necessary documentation and follows industry-standard agile methodology.
- Works closely with team members to ensure features meet business needs; collaborates with infrastructure, security, and partner API teams.
- Skills, Abilities, Knowledge:
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot; understanding of REST APIs and event-driven messaging.
- Experience with AWS (SQS, Step Functions, EKS), Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform preferred.
- Analytical skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Business process knowledge of assigned area(s); agriculture knowledge is a plus.
Education:
Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent experience – University Degree (4 years or equivalent)
Degree in an Information Technology discipline or equivalent experience – University Degree (4 years or equivalent)
Work Experience:
- Work experience in a team environment (1–3 years)
- Previous experience in software development, preferably Java backend services (1–3 years)
- Experience working in an Agile environment (1–3 years)