Strong Java Heavy Backend Developer

Job Code: JPC – 1742
Role: Strong Java Heavy Backend Developer
Rate: $60/hr on c2c

Only USC Eligible

Minimum 7+ Years in the US (Federal Project Requirement)

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite Interview)

Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Java Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, AWS, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain scalable microservices using Java (11/17/21+) and Spring Boot
Build REST APIs and event-driven applications using Kafka
Participate in architecture and technical design discussions
Support database modernization from Oracle to MongoDB & Aurora PostgreSQL
Deploy containerized applications using Docker & Kubernetes on AWS
Work with AWS services including S3, Aurora, and cloud infrastructure
Troubleshoot production issues and improve application performance
Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and Product teams
Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews
Required Skills
Strong hands-on experience in Java & Spring Boot microservices
Expertise in Kafka (Producers, Consumers, Event-driven architecture)
Strong AWS deployment & operations experience
Experience with AWS S3 and cloud services
Strong Aurora PostgreSQL experience
Hands-on MongoDB experience
Docker & Kubernetes knowledge
Frontend experience with Angular or React (Angular preferred)
Nice to Have
Large-scale migration experience
CI/CD & DevOps exposure
Enterprise/cloud-native environment experience
Production support experience
Important Note
Only USC Candidates
Minimum 7+ Years in the US (Federal Project Requirement)