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Riverwoods, IL · On-site
$53 - $68.50/hr
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Riverwoods, IL · On-site
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This role centers on building and optimizing high‑performance backend services and cloud‑based ... Engineer or Backend Engineer. * Strong proficiency in Java 21, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and ...
Design and develop scalable backend services and data processing solutions using Java. * Build and ... Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Soft Skills * Strong communication and ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$65 - $87.50/hr
Architect and develop Java backend services (Java 8+/Spring Boot) and ReactJS-based front-end ... Exposure to DevOps pipelines , automated testing, and CI/CD best practices
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Chicago, IL · On-site
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Chicago, IL · On-site +1
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Chicago, IL · On-site +1
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Bitovi is looking for a Backend / Platform Developer Consultant to join us as we transform ... Strong working knowledge of Java and the JVM ecosystem (Spring Boot or similar); experience with ...
Bitovi is looking for a Backend / Platform Developer Consultant to join us as we transform ... Strong working knowledge of Java and the JVM ecosystem (Spring Boot or similar); experience with ...
Bitovi is looking for a Backend / Platform Developer Consultant to join us as we transform ... Strong working knowledge of Java and the JVM ecosystem (Spring Boot or similar); experience with ...
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Bitovi is looking for a Backend / Platform Developer Consultant to join us as we transform ... Strong working knowledge of Java and the JVM ecosystem (Spring Boot or similar); experience with ...
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Deerfield, IL · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
... Java backend development). * Skill 2 - 7+ Years of Experience - Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps. * Skill 3 - 9 Years of Experience - Azure DevOps (ADO), build/release pipelines. * Skill 4 - 6 ...
Java Full Stack Engineer Solution Architect
Deerfield, IL · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
... Java backend development). * Skill 2 - 7+ Years of Experience - Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps. * Skill 3 - 9 Years of Experience - Azure DevOps (ADO), build/release pipelines. * Skill 4 - 6 ...
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 ...
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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
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Sr. Backend Java Developer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$124K - $161K/yr
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Senior Backend Engineer
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
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 ...
Senior Backend Engineer
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
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 ...
... Backend Java Developer) to lead the design and development of enterprise-scale backend applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot ...
... Backend Java Developer) to lead the design and development of enterprise-scale backend applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot ...
Senior Backend Engineer
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
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 ...
Senior Backend Engineer
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
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 ...
Senior Backend Engineer
$120K - $190K/yr
Build internal tools and dashboards that improve operational visibility and developer workflows ... Strong experience with backend languages such as Node.js, Go, Python, Java, or similar.
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Senior Backend Engineer
$120K - $190K/yr
Build internal tools and dashboards that improve operational visibility and developer workflows ... Strong experience with backend languages such as Node.js, Go, Python, Java, or similar.
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Senior Java with AI Experience
Chicago, IL · On-site
$59 - $75.25/hr
Write, review, debug, and optimize production code actively; lead through hands-on engineering contribution rather than delegation. * Build cloud-native backend services using Java, Spring Boot ...
Senior Java with AI Experience
Chicago, IL · On-site
$59 - $75.25/hr
Write, review, debug, and optimize production code actively; lead through hands-on engineering contribution rather than delegation. * Build cloud-native backend services using Java, Spring Boot ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Java Full Stack/React Developer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$54 - $69.75/hr
Can we use Freelancer? : No * Named Job Posting? (if Yes - needs to be approved by SCSC) : No ... Java React Developer * Languages Required: : English
Java Full Stack/React Developer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$54 - $69.75/hr
Can we use Freelancer? : No * Named Job Posting? (if Yes - needs to be approved by SCSC) : No ... Java React Developer * Languages Required: : English
Java Developer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$52.50 - $68/hr
Core Java Developer Work Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid Role) Must have skills: AWS, Microservices ... Identify and address performance bottlenecks in both front-end and back-end components, ensuring ...
Java Developer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$52.50 - $68/hr
Core Java Developer Work Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid Role) Must have skills: AWS, Microservices ... Identify and address performance bottlenecks in both front-end and back-end components, ensuring ...
IT Software Engineer(Backend Lead Developer)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$124K - $161K/yr
... Backend Lead Developer) Job Location : Chicago, IL(Hybrid) Must have Skills/Attributes ... API, AWS, Azure, Elastic Search, Java, JUnit, MySQL, Spring Boot, SQL Shift Looking for locals who ...
IT Software Engineer(Backend Lead Developer)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$124K - $161K/yr
... Backend Lead Developer) Job Location : Chicago, IL(Hybrid) Must have Skills/Attributes ... API, AWS, Azure, Elastic Search, Java, JUnit, MySQL, Spring Boot, SQL Shift Looking for locals who ...
Freelance Java Backend Developer information
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$10.40 - $16.32
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Role Overview
We are looking for a Lead Java Engineer to support development of scalable data and analytics platforms. This role requires strong technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and coordination across onshore/offshore teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Java, Spark, and Google Cloud Platform, with experience working with large financial datasets and distributed databases such as Spanner. Full-stack exposure is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable backend services and data processing solutions using Java.
- Build and optimize Spark-based large-scale data pipelines.
- Develop and maintain data schemas and models supporting analytics workloads.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and architects to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Coordinate development activities across onshore and offshore teams.
- Optimize application performance and tune queries and data processing jobs.
- Work with Google Cloud Platform services and distributed databases (e.g., Spanner).
- Support QA activities, including validation, defect triage, and release readiness.
Required Skills
- 8+ years of experience in Java backend development.
- Strong experience with Apache Spark and large-scale data processing.
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services and cloud-native architectures.
- Experience with data modeling, schema design, and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with Spanner or other distributed databases.
- Experience working with financial services or fintech data platforms.
Good to Have
- Full-stack development experience, including exposure to Vue.js or modern UI frameworks.
- Experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience leading or coordinating distributed engineering teams.
- Ability to work closely with business, QA, and architecture teams.