Full Stack Developer C2C reqs must be local to NY or chicago

Job Title: Full Stack Developer
Location: Chicago, IL / New York, NY (Onsite)
Contract

Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with 12 years of hands-on experience in building scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and modern DevOps practices, along with experience working in distributed and cloud-native environments. The role involves developing end-to-end solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring application reliability, scalability, and observability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Core Java and Spring Boot.

• Build and manage microservices-based architectures for enterprise-level systems.

• Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka for real-time data processing.

• Work with distributed databases such as Cassandra and CockroachDB.

• Develop and maintain containerized applications using Kubernetes.

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment automation.

• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana.

• Develop scripts and automation using Python or Shell scripting.

• Work closely with product managers, architects, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8–10 years of experience in software development.

• Strong experience in Core Java and Spring Boot.

• Experience with Kafka-based event streaming systems.

• Hands-on experience with Cassandra and CockroachDB.

• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana).

• Proficiency in Python or Shell scripting for automation.

• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native development.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

• Prior experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.

• Knowledge of secure coding practices and performance tuning.

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