Top Entry Level Java Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Develop and maintain scalable Java backend systems using Spring Boot and microservices architecture. Collaborate with customer teams, review specifications, write clean code, participate in code reviews, document solutions, and troubleshoot and optimize backend performance, reliability, and security. The role also contributes technical expertise to training next-generation AI systems, though prior AI experience is not required.

Develop and maintain scalable backend applications and services using Java and Spring Boot. Build and consume RESTful APIs, manage builds and dependencies with Maven, and use Git for source control. Troubleshoot, optimize, and support backend applications in a collaborative Agile development environment. The role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility to pass an extensive background investigation and clearance process before project start.

Leads and mentors application engineers while designing Java and Spring Boot microservices. Oversees application modernization, VM-to-container migration, GCP and GKE deployments, Kubernetes troubleshooting, CI/CD, testing, database integration, observability, and distributed systems. Coordinates technical dependencies across a large application portfolio and collaborates with platform, DevOps, security, and architecture teams. Uses AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate development, modernization, testing, documentation, and automation.

Develop and deploy Java Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, automated tests, performance and chaos testing solutions. Manage EKS infrastructure, CI/CD workflows, monitoring, JVM and database optimization, and production support. Migrate TIBCO BW processes to Apache Camel and ActiveMQ Artemis, implementing resilient messaging and standardized exception handling. Maintain API documentation, testing records, and ServiceNow change-management tickets.

Design, develop, test, deploy, and support scalable Java and Spring Boot microservices. Build REST APIs, automated tests, Camel and Artemis messaging workflows, and resilient infrastructure on EKS. Collaborate on CI/CD, monitor production systems with Datadog, optimize performance, document APIs and testing outcomes, and manage ServiceNow deployment tickets. The role also involves migrating TIBCO BW processes to Apache Camel and supporting production installations across various U.S. locations.

Develop responsive websites and full-stack applications using Java, REST APIs, Git, JSON, front-end frameworks, microservices, messaging, and relational databases. Responsibilities include debugging, problem solving, following corporate standards, adapting to new technologies, and contributing within Agile development environments. SAFe Agile experience is preferred.