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Freelance Java Backend Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Core back-end Java development (no UI focus) * Work in financial services domain (banks, trading firms, etc.) * Develop API-based applications using Core Java * Work in product-oriented delivery ...

Jr Java Developer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$52.50 - $68/hr

Java Developer * Springboot * SQL * Rest API experience * Backend experience * Helping deployments, resolving vulnerabilities * Building new microservice for inhouse product Years of experience: 4 ...

Java Developer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$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 AWS lead Location: Columbus, OH / Chicago, IL (15+ years) Need well experienced person in ... developers." * "Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant backend services using ...

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 · Hybrid

$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 ...

Backend Lead

Bolingbrook, IL

$119.20K - $154.80K/yr

Backend Lead Location: Bolingbrook, IL [On-site] Contract (6+ Months) Total rounds of interviews ... Reactive java programming * Kafka * NoSql database * Design patterns * Kubernetes The Technical ...

Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$52.50 - $68/hr

Identify and address performance bottlenecks in both front-end and back-end components, ensuring ... other developers to translate requirements into technical solutions. Participate in agile ...

Java Fullstack Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54 - $69.75/hr

... robust back-end systems built with Java. About Us We are a collaborative team of full stack ... We embrace agile best practices such as pair programming, test-driven development and continuous ...

Java Fullstack Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54 - $69.75/hr

Java Fullstack Developer Location: Chicago, Illinois Job Type: C2C Onsite Long-term We are looking ... The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java-based back-end development and React-based ...

App Dev - Java - Sr

Chicago, IL

$59 - $75.25/hr

Sr. Java Developer This role will be primarily backend with some front end framework Java, AWS, Springboot frame work, Lambdas Must Haves: * Looking for a backend java Developer, Full stack developer ...

Java Developer III

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$52.50 - $68/hr

Java Developer III Location: Chicago, IL-Hybrid Duration: 12+ Months Note: Top 3 skill sets ... backend with EC2, DynamoDB, Microservices, etc. for internal use. • Serve as a technical expert ...

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As of Jun 1, 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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Core Back-End Java Developer

Hudson Manpower

Chicago, IL • On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Description:
Location: Chicago, IL (2 days onsite - Mon & Tue)
Employment Type: W2 Contractor
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ years

Key Responsibilities:
  • Core back-end Java development (no UI focus)
  • Work in financial services domain (banks, trading firms, etc.)
  • Develop API-based applications using Core Java
  • Work in product-oriented delivery model with cross-functional pods
  • Participate in Agile 2-week sprint cycles
  • Contribute to design discussions and implementation decisions

Required Skills:
  • Strong Core Java development experience
  • Financial services domain experience required
  • API development experience
  • Multithreading experience
  • Unit testing experience
  • Understanding of automation frameworks
  • Unix experience (plus)
  • Cucumber or similar automation tools experience
  • Jenkins experience
  • Ansible / CI-CD tools experience
  • Strong independent contributor mindset