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