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Freelance Java Backend Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Backend Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$52 - $67.50/hr

... DevOps • High Availability and Reliable Solutions • Some architecture experience Technical Skills (Desired) • Python experience Job Description • ...

Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$52.50 - $68/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with strong expertise in modern backend development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Java (21+), Spring Boot, REST API development ...

Sr. Backend Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$124K - $161K/yr

We are helping our Direct Client (Fortune 100 company) to look for Top Notch/Expert Sr. Backend Java Developer for 100% Onsite Multi-Year Contract role in Chicago Downtown, Immediate Start! Client ...

Sr. Backend Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$124K - $161K/yr

We are helping our Direct Client (Fortune 100 company) to look for Top Notch/Expert Sr. Backend Java Developer for 100% Onsite Multi-Year Contract role in Chicago Downtown, Immediate Start! Client ...

Java Developer

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$86K - $115K/yr

Java Developer (Enterprise Applications) Salary: $86,250-$115,000 Position Summary We are seeking ... Build scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs. * Translate business and technical ...

Java Full Stack Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

Collaborate with designers and backend developers to create seamless user experiences * Write clean ... Familiarity with Java and web development technologies * Basic understanding of front-end ...

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As a Lead Software Engineer with strong back-end expertise, you'll start your day aligning with ... Your focus will be on driving Java and Spring Boot-based services, APIs, and integrations that ...

As a Lead Software Engineer with strong back-end expertise, you'll start your day aligning with ... Your focus will be on driving Java and Spring Boot-based services, APIs, and integrations that ...

Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Java Developer Industry: Information Technology / Software Development Location (City, State ... Develop and maintain backend applications utilizing Java and Spring Boot. * Design, build, and ...

Java Developer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$50 - $55/hr

Java Developer Industry: Information Technology / Software Development Location (City, State ... Develop and maintain backend applications utilizing Java and Spring Boot. * Design, build, and ...

Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Java Developer Industry: Information Technology / Software Development Location (City, State ... Develop and maintain backend applications utilizing Java and Spring Boot. * Design, build, and ...

Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$52.50 - $68/hr

Resource 1 is in need of a Java Developer for a long-term contract. This is hybrid/ remote, so ... and back-end (SQL). Individual should have experience with full life-cycle development, from ...

We are seeking an experienced engineer to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that drive ... Strong expertise in core Java and backend development. * Proven industry experience with Core Java ...

We are seeking an experienced engineer to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that drive ... Strong expertise in core Java and backend development. * Proven industry experience with Core Java ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance java backend developer in Chicago, IL is $56.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.00 and $64.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Backend Java Developer

ITsutra, Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site

$52 - $67.50/hr

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Job description

Required Education
• Bachelor''''s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience Requirements
• 10+ years of experience designing and developing software applications in Java
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience leading geographically dispersed teams
Required Skills
• Strong Java 17
• Backend development (MUST)
• RESTful web services
• AWS knowledge: IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, API stack, SQS, SNS, KMS
• PostgreSQL or any relational database
• DevOps
• High Availability and Reliable Solutions
• Some architecture experience
Technical Skills (Desired)
• Python experience
Job Description
• Competent to perform all programming and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
• Acts as team leader for development and support groups; provides programming and application/technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.
• Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.
• Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that one or more applications or systems may use.
• Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features.
• Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
• Identifies and encourages areas for growth and improvement within the team.
• Mentors junior developers.
• Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.
• Leads development of new functionality and applications on cross-functional teams.
• Performs integration testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
• Participates in technology evaluation and recommendations.
• Applies an enterprise-wide view to solutions to support the adoption of standards and practices and promote reuse.
• Performs production support triage, coordinating incident resolution and stakeholder communication.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
Soft Skills (Required)
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Passion for technology and eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Mentoring junior developers
• Production support triage, incident resolution, stakeholder communication