Senior Java Backend Lead — Kafka, APIs & Microservices
Webologix Ltd/ INC
Webologix Ltd/ INC in Chicago is seeking a Lead Java Backend Developer with 7 to 10+ years of experience to lead backend services, design APIs, and mentor junior engineers. The role demands deep expertise in Java and hands-on work with Kafka, MySQL, Docker and Kubernetes, plus strong problem solving and code quality focus. You will architect scalable microservices, implement secure data access layers, and collaborate with product, frontend, and cloud infrastructure teams to deliver robust #J-18808-Ljbffr Webologix Ltd/ INC
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...seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Full Stack Engineer to... ...in Java-based microservices, cloud technologies, CI... ...and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architecture... ..., Microservices) and backend services Hands‑on... ...messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQ, Kinesis...BackendSeniorLocal area$65 - $70 per hour
...software applications in Java. Proven experience... ..., such as MVC, Microservices, Event-driven, etc... ..., AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache... ...-defined Restful APIs o Hands on... ...years’ experience Seniority level Seniority level... ...Software Engineer, Backend - Fintech Chicago,...BackendSeniorContract workShift workWeekend work- ...Job Title Senior Fullstack Developer Work Location... ...Experience skilled in Java Microservices React and Spring Boot... ...Good to have Mongo DB Kafka with AIML skillsets to... ...maintain robust and scalable backend services using Java... ...services such as S3 API Gateway and DynamoDB to...BackendSeniorTemporary workLocal areaRemote work
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