IT Software Engineer 5 - Hybrid Opportunity in Chicago, IL (Java 17 | AWS | Backend)

Startekk Inc

$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in Java application development.
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience leading geographically distributed teams.
  • Strong experience with Java 17.
  • Hands-on backend development experience required.
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs.
  • Strong AWS experience including IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, API Services, SQS, SNS, and KMS.
  • Strong SQL skills.
  • Experience with DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain complex Java-based backend applications.
  • Lead development teams and provide technical guidance.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful web services.
  • Troubleshoot complex application and production issues.
  • Build scalable and highly available software solutions.
  • Participate in architecture discussions and technology evaluations.
  • Perform integration testing and support user acceptance testing.
  • Mentor junior developers and promote software development best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical features.
  • Participate in DevOps activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hands-on backend development in a collaborative environment.
  • Leadership role providing technical guidance to distributed teams.
  • Focus on building scalable and highly available systems using modern technologies.
  • Participation in architecture discussions to influence design decisions.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IT Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java backend development to join a dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and developing enterprise applications, leading distributed teams, and building scalable, highly available solutions in AWS.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain complex Java-based backend applications.
  • Lead development and provide technical guidance to distributed teams.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful web services.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and production issues.
  • Build scalable, highly available, and reliable software solutions.
  • Participate in architecture discussions and technology evaluations.
  • Perform integration testing and support user acceptance testing.
  • Mentor junior developers and promote software development best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical features.
  • Participate in DevOps activities and continuous improvement initiatives.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in Java application development.
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience leading geographically distributed teams.
  • Strong experience with Java 17.
  • Hands-on backend development experience (Required).
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs.
  • Strong AWS experience, including:
    • IAM
    • Kinesis
    • DynamoDB
    • API Services
    • SQS
    • SNS
    • KMS
  • Strong SQL skills.
  • Experience with DevOps practices.
  • Understanding of software architecture and designing highly available systems.

Important Notes:
  • Backend-focused candidates only.
  • Frontend/UI-focused profiles will not be considered.
  • Candidates must be willing to work onsite from Day 1 if relocating.
  • Stable work history is preferred.
  • Resume should be limited to 3 pages.


Additional Information

Interview Process
  • Three virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams (Video On):
    • Technical Coding Interview
    • Architecture Interview
    • Behavioral/Team Interview

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