Core Back-End Java Developer (Chicago)

Job Description:Core Back-End Java DeveloperLocation: Chicago, IL (2 days onsite – Mon & Tue)Employment Type: W2 ContractorExperience Required: Minimum 5+ yearsKey Responsibilities:Core back-end Java development (no UI focus)Work in financial services domain (banks, trading firms, etc.)Develop API-based applications using Core JavaWork in product-oriented delivery model with cross-functional podsParticipate in Agile 2-week sprint cyclesContribute to design discussions and implementation decisionsRequired Skills:Strong Core Java development experienceFinancial services domain experience requiredAPI development experienceMultithreading experienceUnit testing experienceUnderstanding of automation frameworksUnix experience (plus)Cucumber or similar automation tools experienceJenkins experienceAnsible / CI-CD tools experienceStrong independent contributor mindset