Java Developer

Position: Java Developer Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 6+ Months PURPOSE: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Java Developer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will support and enhance modern microservices-based applications built on Java and Spring Boot. You will work across multiple teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about development and eager to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, support, and troubleshoot microservices using Java and Spring Boot 3/4 Build and consume RESTful APIs, adhering to best practices and standards Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy applications in Kubernetes environments Leverage observability tools for application monitoring and logging Contribute to building and maintaining event-driven architectures (e.g., using messaging queues) Document and expose APIs using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI Work with API gateways to manage and secure API traffic Implement and support OAuth for secure authentication and authorization Learn and adapt to new tools and technologies as needed EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Skills: Proficiency in Java Experience with Spring Boot and building RESTful web services Experience using Git for source control Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration tools Understanding of microservices architecture Exposure to observability platforms (Datadog, Splunk, ELK, etc.) Knowledge of event-driven systems and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) Experience with API documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI Understanding of API Gateways and OAuth concepts PREFERRED SKILLS: Hands on experience with AWS cloud architecture and development using AWS resources like S3, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, etc Building Spring apps utilizing both SQL and NoSQL Databases (Mongo, DynamoDB, SQL Server, Postgres, etc..) Nice to Have: Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure JavaScript Python EDUCATION: College Degree required. Minimum 3 years of work experience. Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package that includes: • [Pay Rate]: $60 per hour W2 o Note: Pay rate will be commensurate with experience. • Medical for full time employees • Dental, and Vision Insurance • Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, etc.