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Jr. Java Developer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Akaasa Technologies
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Java Developer, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Jr. Java Developer

Location: Chicago IL (Hybrid 3 days onsite Downtown Chicago)
Duration: 6 18 Months
Interview: Video Interview

Important Notes (Strict):
  • Must be local to Chicago
  • No relocation
  • Proof of living in Chicago required
  • Full Linked In profile required
  • 2 professional references required
  • No fake resumes
  • Hybrid: 3 days/week onsite
  • Java-based background only
Experience Level:
  • 1 3 years MAX (Junior only)
Must Have

Skills:
  • Java (Primary skill #1)
  • Spring Boot (Secondary #2)
  • API development & backend services
  • Kafka / event-driven architecture
  • Kubernetes (hands-on)
  • Docker & containerization
  • RESTful API development
  • Microservices architecture
  • Git version control
  • Bulkheads / resiliency patterns
Role

Purpose:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Java Developer to support and enhance modern microservices-based applications using Java and Spring Boot
. The role involves building scalable secure and resilient backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop support and troubleshoot microservices using Java & Spring Boot 3
  • Build and consume RESTful APIs following best practices
  • Work with Kafka and event-driven systems
  • Deploy and support applications in Kubernetes environments
  • Collaborate with Dev Ops teams for containerized deployments
  • Use observability tools for monitoring and logging
  • Document APIs using Swagger / OpenAPI
  • Work with API Gateways and OAuth security
  • Learn new tools and technologies as needed
  • Demonstrate strong ownership adaptability and Hyatt core values
Required Qualifications:
  • Strong proficiency in Java
  • Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot
  • Experience with REST APIs
  • Exposure to Kubernetes & Docker
  • Understanding of microservices architecture
  • Basic experience with Kafka or messaging systems
  • Familiarity with observability tools (Datadog Splunk ELK etc.)
  • Knowledge of OAuth & API Gateways
Preferred

Skills:
  • Agile / Scrum experience
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Cloud exposure (AWS GCP or Azure)
Key Skills

REST,Eclipse,JSP,Junit,Spring,Struts,Jpa,Hibernate,Maven,J2EE,Jdbc,Java

Employment Type : Full Time

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