IT Software Engineer Req 87668-1

STAR Workforce

Chicago, IL$80 – $78 /hrPosted April 13, 2026
ContractHybridSenior

Required Skills

Cloud AWS EngineeringJavaBackend DevelopmentMicroservices Spring Boot

Work Authorization

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  • We are seeking a Senior/Lead IT Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java, AWS, and Microservices architecture. This is a hands-on role focused on building cloud-native backend services, supporting production systems, and driving technical design within a distributed engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement Java-based backend services on AWS (~50% hands-on)
  • Design and build cloud-native, scalable microservices
  • Troubleshoot production issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks
  • Conduct code reviews and lead technical design discussions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on APIs and integrations
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
  • Ensure system reliability, scalability, and observability

Required Skills

  • Strong experience with AWS (cloud-native architecture & distributed systems)
  • Advanced Java / Kotlin development
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot & Microservices
  • Expertise in REST API development (Swagger/OpenAPI)
  • Strong knowledge of SQL & relational databases

Experience with NoSQL (DynamoDB / MongoDB / Cassandra)

  • Hands-on with Kafka / event-driven architecture

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

  • Strong skills in production support & observability (logging, monitoring, tracing)

Preferred Skills

  • Technical leadership / team mentoring experience (3+ years)
  • Strong experience in distributed systems design (resiliency, fault tolerance)
  • Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration

Work Authorization

Visa sponsorship may be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws