Java Developer

Hybrid in Chicago, IL

Contract to Hire

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with various internal teams to create customized solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each department.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues that could affect the operational efficiency or stability of services.
• Offer ongoing support and maintenance for the applications and services developed.
• Participate in change management and incident resolution processes as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine business requirements, ensuring the delivered solutions provide the highest possible value.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of direct experience in Java software development, with a solid background in computer science principles.
• Knowledge of web development technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, and Python is advantageous.
• Experience with API integrations and Object Mapping.
• Familiarity with Eclipse or similar integrated development environments (IDEs).
• Hands-on experience with frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot, and build tools like Maven.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in DevOps practices, particularly with containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Expertise in J2EE development (Java 8 or higher), including working with Java packages such as core, JDBC, Swing, messaging, multi-threading, I/O, and unit testing. Experience with troubleshooting Java performance is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (SQL) and database design, including indexing. Experience with database performance troubleshooting is a bonus.
• Experience with Linux systems, including command-line tools for diagnosing and resolving issues. Knowledge of scripting languages like Bash is a plus.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket, crontab, and AutoSys. Experience with installation and deployment of these tools is advantageous.
• Excellent coding skills with a focus on clean, maintainable code. Understanding of design patterns is beneficial.

Additional Information:

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($55-$70). Actual hourly rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, retirement, and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.