Sr Java Developer

Job Title : Senior Java Developer

Location : Chicago, IL

Employment Type : Full-time

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

We are hiring a Senior Java Developer with 5+ years of experience to build and maintain scalable Java microservices in a fast-paced environment. You will work independently on complex features, collaborate with teams and business stakeholders, and ensure reliable, high-quality deliverables.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop Spring Boot microservices using JDK 11 / 17 , JAX-RS (Apache CXF) , and Jackson JSON / XML for robust APIs.
• Implement data layers with Spring Data DynamoDB and optimize for performance.
• Build event-driven systems using Kafka, EMS, MQ, or Solace .
• Write tests using JUnit and Mockito , applying Java / J2EE practices like annotations, reflection, Lombok, and Spring MVC.
• Deploy via Docker on AWS EKS Kubernetes with AWS ALB , using Harness / TeamCity for CI / CD.
• Monitor with Datadog and Elasticsearch ; handle bug fixing , log analysis, and root-cause resolution.
• Participate in daily scrum calls , refine requirements, track progress, and deliver on time while preventing issues.
• Use GitHub for version control (check-in / out, PRs) and IntelliJ / Eclipse for development.

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