Develops, tests, deploys, maintains, and improves Java J2EE applications and data pipeline solutions. Builds ETL and streaming pipelines with PySpark and Spark, using AWS services including SQS, Lambda, S3, and RDS. Applies Agile practices, CI/CD, TDD, cloud development, resiliency, and security principles. Preferred experience includes Unix shell scripting, Terraform infrastructure as code, and practical LLM development using OpenAI Azure.
Job
Title: Java J2EE Developer
Location: Chicago, IL
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, or GC EAD
preferred
W2 Requirement- No C2C, 1099, or third-party profiles accepted.
Job
Description
- Minimum 5+ years of applied software engineering experience with Design,
develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve Java J2EE and data pipeline
solutions.
- Build and support ETL and streaming pipelines using PySpark/Spark.
- Leverage AWS services including SQS, Lambda, S3, and RDS for
application and data workflows.
- Apply Agile practices and participate in ceremonies to deliver
incremental value.
- Proficiency in Java J2EE application development and common design
techniques.
- Extensive hands-on experience with PySpark/Spark and ETL/streaming
pipelines.
- Experience with AWS services such as SQS, Lambda, S3, and RDS.
- Advanced proficiency in one or more languages such as Python or
Java.
- Understanding of CI/CD, TDD, cloud development, application
resiliency, and security.
- Working knowledge across software engineering disciplines including
analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Preferred
Skills:
- Experience with Shell scripting on Unix systems.
- Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
- Familiarity with modern LLM techniques and practical LLM use case
development on OpenAI Azure.
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