Java Developer role in Chicago requiring expertise in Java 8, Spring and Spring Boot, Oracle/PL/SQL, and Test-Driven Development. Build, test, and maintain backend services, collaborate with team members, and ensure code quality through TDD practices.
Job Description
Position #3: Java developer
Location: Chicago, IL
Must have: Java 8, Spring, Spring Boot, Oracle/PL/SQL and TDD
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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