Designs, develops, and maintains scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, and Apache Kafka. Builds RESTful APIs and modern web applications, applies object-oriented design patterns, works with relational and NoSQL databases, and supports event-driven architecture. Responsibilities include improving scalability, performance, and security while collaborating through Git-based development practices.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Java Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS Cloud Services, and Apache Kafka, along with experience developing modern web applications and distributed systems
Required Technical Skills & Competencies
- 4+ years of software development experience with Java-based applications.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Java 8/11/17+
- Spring Framework
- Spring Boot
- Spring MVC
- Spring Data JPA
- Spring Security
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and Microservices.
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and Design Patterns.
- Experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture patterns.
- Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Strong understanding of application scalability, performance tuning, and security best practices.
- Experience with Git-based source control and collaborative development.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 32,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 114,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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