Java Software Engineer

Job in Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois, 60063, USA

Listing for: The Judge Group

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28

Job specializations:

Software Development
Java Developer, Backend Developer, Software Engineer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR

Our client is seeking skilled Software Engineer with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, and API development. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of security fundamentals and hands‑on experience working with modern messaging technologies.

Hybrid 3 days a week onsite

W2 Only No C2C

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable applications using Java and the Spring Framework
Develop and optimize RESTful APIs for high-performance systems
Implement secure communication using SSL
, certificates, trusts, and ACLs
Work with messaging platforms such as Kafka and Web Sphere MQ
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions
Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing application components

Minimum Qualifications

Proficiency in Java
Experience with Spring Boot
Experience with at least one front-end/UI technology
Understanding of distributed systems concepts and backend service design

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Kafka
Experience with messaging systems:
Web Sphere MQ
, RabbitMQ
, or similar
Background in the security domain
, including SSL, certificates, and trust/ACL management
Familiarity with Trident or similar technologies

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