Software Engineer Level 4 (Java Backend Developer)

Chicago, United States | Posted on 06/08/2026 Job Title: Software Engineer Level 4 (Java Backend Developer) Location: Chicago, IL OR Peoria, IL (Hybrid 2–3 days onsite) Duration: 12 months with potential to be extended Travel: Minimal (if any, within Chicago/Peoria) Role Overview Digital applications Dealer applications Customer applications Primary Responsibility Develop, maintain, enhance, and support backend services. Key Technical Requirements 8+ years in Java 1+ year in AWS AWS services extensively used Preferred testing tools: Cucumber, Selenium Postman not preferred; team uses alternative tools Day-to-Day Responsibilities Daily stand‑ups Sprint activities Work from Azure DevOps Scrum board Occasional involvement in high‑level design Candidate Profile Expectations Strong backend development background (critical) Hands‑on coding experience preferred over architecture‑heavy profiles Collaborate within and across teams Contribute to design discussions when needed Clear project history with proper timelines Explanation required for any employment gaps Project Scope & Domain Asset management Other evolving enterprise areas Emphasis on diverse backend service development, not limited to one domain Job Responsibilities Review and approve modifications of existing databases and database management systems Direct database development and approve project scope and limitations Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements Develop standards and guidelines to guide use and acquisition of software Skills Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time Expert mentoring skills to provide support and constructive performance feedback Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle Expert knowledge of computer hardware and software Knowledge of computer development software (e.g., SQL, Visual Basic) Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field required 8+ years experience required Technical Skills At least 8 years of software development experience in Java (or equivalent) 1+ year experience in AWS: cloud formation, ECS, Lambda, Fargate, Amazon Elasticsearch, S3, IAM Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software at scale 3 years of experience building with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) Developing applications using relational and NoSQL databases Application architectural patterns: MVC, Microservices, Event‑driven Deploying with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps Experience with batch or stream processing (SQS, SNS, Kinesis) Designing well‑defined RESTful APIs; experience with Swagger, Postman, Assertible Testing tools: Selenium, Cucumber, integration into CI/CD pipelines Datastores: DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Elasticsearch, MySQL, Oracle Solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms Soft Skills (Required) Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints Passion for technology and eagerness to contribute to a team‑oriented environment Interaction with Team Significant interaction required with Scrum team during all ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Grooming, Retro, Demo). Also interact for PR reviews and engagement with other teams as needed. Work Environment Hybrid schedule with 2–3 days onsite at Chicago or Peoria. Additional Requirements Must have current residence in the local area; relocation on own dime expected if not Resume must clearly show front‑end and back‑end experience; front‑end only does not qualify #J-18808-Ljbffr 3Core Systems Inc.