Java​/AWS back end developer

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$65.00/hr - $68.00/hr

1 year contract for a Software Development Engineer role with a leading client in Chicago, IL. APPLY NOW!

Location:

Downtown Chicago, IL (near west loop)

Workplace type:
Hybrid (will need to go into office 2x a week; but MUST be open to the potential of being 100% onsite at some point during the contract)

Type:
Contract

Pay: $65-68.95/hour on w2

IV type: 3 rounds – 1 hour each typically; coding exercises, theoretical questions to answer, etc. (Might be able to combine rounds dependent time)

Length: 12 months – possibility to extend

Screenings: tech screen prior to submission, first iv is tech lab iv+full panel drug and background once hired

+optional benefits and 401K

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering or related field is required with 6-8-10+ years’ experience needed OR Master’s degree with 6-8+ years’ experience
• 6‑8+ years or more of experience in designing and developing software applications in Java.

• Must demonstrate solid knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals, such as data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
• Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team‑oriented environment.
• Demonstrated leadership on small to medium‑scale projects impacting strategic priorities.

• Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale.
• Developing software applications using relational and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Application architectural patterns, such as MVC, Microservices, Event‑driven, etc.
• Deploying software using CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops, GoCD, etc.
• Deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure.
• Working within an Agile framework (ideally Scrum).
• Experience with AI tools is a BIG PLUS.

• Message streaming solutions, such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ, Apache Active
  
  MQ.
• Hands‑on experience with API tools such as Swagger, Postman and Assertible, Test‑Driven Development, and Behavior‑Driven Development.
• Hands‑on experience with testing tools such as Cucumber and Selenium and their integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• Data stores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS Dynamo
  
  DB, Mongo
  
  DB, Elastic Search, Cassandra, Redis, MySQL, Oracle; other AWS technologies, such as API Gateway, ALB, NLB, Fargate, Lambda, S3, Cloud Watch, etc.
• Debugging and maintaining software in Linux or Unix platforms.

• Modify existing software written in Java, databases and database management systems.
• Create service software, unit and integration tests.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate software development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Review project requests describing user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of computer development.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 10+ years experience required.

Mid‑Senior level

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