Entrylevel Java Backend Developer Jobs in West Chicago, IL

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis seeks a Developer to support the PMIS Implementation Team for major infrastructure programs in the Chicago area. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical proficiency in front-end and back-end development, system integration, and deployment of digital solutions within enterprise environments. The Developer will contribute to the design, development, and support of digital tools and platforms that enable project controls, reporting, and data management.

The Developer will collaborate with project managers, product owners, PMIS architects, business analysts, and implementation leads to ensure digital solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with program requirements. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining full-stack digital solutions for PMIS implementation, including user interfaces, APIs, and data services.

Role accountabilities:

This role requires a developer with demonstrated experience in front-end and back-end development, system integration, and deployment of digital solutions.  The Developer will support the design, development, and maintenance of digital tools and platforms that facilitate project controls, reporting, and data management.  Will work in collaboration with PMIS architects, business analysts, and implementation leads is essential to ensure digital solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with program requirements.

• Develop and maintain full-stack digital solutions that support PMIS implementation, including user interfaces, APIs, and data services.  Configure and integrate Arcadis custom software and applications to meet program requirements.
• Develop custom components, scripts, and automation tools to improve PMIS functionality and work with business analysts and PMIS leads to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities to ensure software quality and optimal performance.  Troubleshoot technical issues, respond to support requests, and maintain thorough documentation for developed tools.
• Support data collection, storage, and visualization functions across PMIS tools.  Ensure digital solutions are secure, compliant, and interoperable with other program systems.
• Pursue continuous learning and apply emerging technologies, frameworks, and development practices.  Participate in technical meetings with internal teams and external vendors.  Support scheduling, task planning, and delivery tracking for assigned development workstreams.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or related field 
• 3 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and integrating digital tools within PMIS or enterprise project delivery environments.
• Proficiency in front-end frameworks (such as React or Angular) and back-end development (such as Node.js, Python, or .NET).
• Experience with data analysis tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, or R.  Proficiency in database management systems such as MS SQL Server or Oracle.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, including Power BI or Tableau.  Exposure to programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#, and familiarity with software development lifecycle tools such as Jira or DevOps. Knowledge of ColdFusion is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical teams. Familiarity with APIs and knowledge of cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS..

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.   We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $99,000.  Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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