Lead Java Fullstack Software Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, Kafka (React and Python)

Lead Java Fullstack Software Engineer – Java, Spring Boot, Kafka (React and Python) Base pay range $65.00/hr - $70.00/hr Account Manager at Anagh Technologies Inc Hello, We have 3 urgent openings for "Lead Java Fullstack Software Engineer – Java, Spring Boot, Kafka (React and Python)". These are hybrid roles in Lake Forest, IL or Chicago, IL (Hybrid). Only looking for candidates who can work on W2 Strictly no C2C or third-party vendors Job Title: Lead Java Fullstack Software Engineer – Java, Spring Boot, Kafka (React and Python) Location: Lake Forest, IL or Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Work Type: Contract to Hire Eligibility: USC or GC only Rate: $70/hour on 1099 This role can be fully remote for the right candidate. However, the final interview round and hardware pickup will require an in-person visit. Some travel will also be required for team meetings at corporate offices. About the Role We are supporting a rapidly growing engineering team focused on transforming transactional and operational data into powerful analytics, reporting, and insight-driven tools. These solutions are designed to help customers and sellers save time, reduce costs, and build deeper relationships. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute to full stack development across modern React front-end applications, JVM-based APIs, and Python-based ETL processes. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and domain experts to build scalable, production-grade systems that solve real business problems. This role reports to the Product Engineering Manager and is available on a hybrid basis in Lake Forest or Chicago, IL. Fully remote candidates are also encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Develop, test, and deploy high-quality web applications using React and Next.js on the front end and Java and/or Python on the back end Build and maintain scalable JVM-based APIs using Spring Boot and event-driven integrations using Kafka Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions Design and implement reusable, maintainable, and scalable components and libraries Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and scalability Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Participate in defining technical strategy and evaluating emerging technologies Promote strong engineering practices, team culture, mentoring, and knowledge sharing Work in a collaborative, agile environment focused on continuous improvement Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience 5+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying modern, scalable software applications 5+ years of experience building cloud-native solutions on AWS or GCP Strong proficiency in Java with Spring Boot and/or Python for API development Experience with React for front-end development (approximately 30 percent of workload) Hands-on experience with Kafka and distributed systems Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration Experience with CI/CD, build automation, and monitoring Proficiency with relational and analytical data technologies such as PostgreSQL or Snowflake Experience with data visualization libraries such as Chart.js Strong testing mindset with experience in TDD and testing frameworks Familiarity with Terraform, Git, and Agile or Scrum methodologies Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts through documentation and diagrams Proven experience collaborating across teams and contributing to engineering best practices About Us Anagh Technologies is a technical consulting firm specializing in UI, Front-End, and Full-Stack web technologies. We currently have 30+ positions in Angular, React, Node, and Java. If technically strong, we can 100% get you an offer within 2 weeks MAX, as we will consider you for multiple roles at once. If you are interested and are available, please email me your resume and contact information to arshad AT anaghtech.com. Thank you for your time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anagh Technologies Inc