Software Engineer III

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Software Engineer III in Chicago, IL with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular (17+). In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable, cloud-native applications. This is a key position within a fast-paced, agile team working to build impactful software solutions.Key Responsibilities:* Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) and Angular 17+* Build and integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, microservices, and cloud-native solutions* Implement robust UI state management using NgRx Store* Leverage Microsoft Azure services for application deployment, scalability, and monitoring* Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Workflows for efficient and automated development processes* Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices* Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, UX designers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality features* Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with a strong focus on performance and security* Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications and infrastructure* Ensure software is deployed efficiently and reliably to production environments using modern DevOps practicesRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)* 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot, Java 17)* 5+ years of frontend development experience with Angular (17+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3* Strong experience with NgRx Store for state management in Angular applications* Hands-on experience building and consuming REST APIs and GraphQL services* Proven experience with Microsoft Azure services (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage, Azure SQL)* Proficiency in setting up and managing GitHub Workflows for CI/CD automation* Solid understanding of microservices architecture and asynchronous processing* Experience with SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL); NoSQL experience is a plus* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Git-based version control* Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (JUnit, Jasmine, Karma)* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform* Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)Job TypeContractCompensation60 - $65