Java Full Stack Developer

We are looking for a Java Full Stack Developer for our client in

Chicago, IL Job Title:

Java Full Stack Developer Job Location:

Chicago, IL Job Type:

Contract Job Overview:

Pay Range:

$55hr - $60hr

Requirement/Must Have:

8+ years of software development experience. Strong expertise in Java 17/21/25 and Spring Boot. Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs. Strong experience with React.js for front-end development. Experience building scalable cloud-native applications on AWS. Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift. Experience with Drools Rule Engine. Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases. Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQ, Kinesis, or similar messaging systems. Strong experience with TDD using JUnit and BDD using Cucumber. Hands-on experience with Playwright for UI and end-to-end automation testing. Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Experience:

Experience designing and developing highly scalable enterprise applications. Experience building reusable front-end components using React.js. Experience integrating front-end applications with backend APIs. Experience developing event-driven and distributed systems. Experience implementing automated build, deployment, and testing pipelines. Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS services such as Lambda, EMR, and Spark. Experience with containerized deployments and orchestration platforms. Experience troubleshooting production issues and improving application performance. Experience working within Agile and Scrum delivery environments. Experience mentoring junior developers and contributing to engineering best practices.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot. Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures. Develop responsive and reusable front-end components using React.js. Collaborate with UX/UI teams and backend developers to deliver seamless user experiences. Implement unit, integration, and service-level testing strategies. Develop and maintain UI automation and end-to-end testing using Playwright. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment. Deploy and manage cloud-native applications on AWS. Containerize applications using Docker and manage orchestration using Kubernetes or OpenShift. Provision and manage infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible. Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues. Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and product teams to deliver business solutions.

Should Have:

AWS Architect Certification. Experience with performance tuning and monitoring tools. Exposure to large-scale distributed systems. Experience with cloud-native and event-driven architectures. Advanced React.js ecosystem experience including hooks and state management libraries. Experience integrating Playwright automation with CI/CD pipelines. Exposure to Angular or other modern JavaScript frameworks.

Skills:

Java 17/21/25. Spring Boot. Microservices. React.js. REST APIs. AWS. Lambda. EMR. Spark. Docker. Kubernetes. OpenShift. Drools Rule Engine. SQL. NoSQL. JUnit. Cucumber. Playwright. Jenkins. GitHub. Terraform. CloudFormation. Ansible. Kafka. RabbitMQ. MQ. Kinesis.

CI/CD. TDD. BDD.

Event-Driven Architecture. Distributed Systems. Front-End Development. Cloud-Native Architecture. Qualification a nd

Education:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. AWS or other cloud certifications are preferred. Relevant certifications in Java, DevOps, or Full Stack Development are a plus.