Java Developer III

Java Developer III

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Java Developer for a backend development role focused on Spring Boot microservices. This position is part of a baggage platform development team. The ideal candidate will be an independent, self-starting developer who can coordinate effectively with architecture and functional teams, demonstrating skills in advanced Java concepts and microservices architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug critical software systems and applications.
• Build and maintain cloud-native applications using Spring Boot microservices, AWS, and the eventing platform Solace.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture and product management to deliver high-quality and secure solutions.
• Contribute to architecture and design discussions, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Work in an agile environment with a focus on continuous integration and delivery.
• Analyze, refactor, and optimize existing code for performance and scalability.
• Estimate development efforts and manage release plans to ensure timely delivery.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of professional experience as a Java Developer, including at least 2 years developing and maintaining event-driven applications.

Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and related Spring ecosystem frameworks.
• Must have experience with the eventing platform Solace.
• Proficiency with AWS technologies is required; experience with Azure is also considered.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, microservices architecture, and RESTful API design.
• Proven hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Harness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous airline industry experience.
• Experience with Veracode and WIZ.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management and secure coding practices; experience with tools like SonarQube is beneficial.
• A self-starter mindset, with the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive compensation package is offered for this role. The pay rate for this position is $60.00/hr - $70.00/hr.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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