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Job#: 3039399
Job Description:
Java Developer
Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 month contract w/extension
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Java Developer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will support and enhance modern microservices-based applications built on Java and Spring Boot. You will work across multiple teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure services in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop, support, and troubleshoot microservices using Java and Spring Boot 3/4.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs, adhering to best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy applications in Kubernetes environments.
• Leverage observability tools for application monitoring and logging.
• Contribute to building and maintaining event-driven architectures, such as using messaging queues.
• Document and expose APIs using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Work with API gateways to manage and secure API traffic.
• Implement and support OAuth for secure authentication and authorization.
• Adapt to new tools and technologies as needed.

Required Qualifications
Education: A college degree is required.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of work experience is required.
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Java.
• Experience with Spring Boot and building RESTful web services.
• Experience using Git for source control.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration tools.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Exposure to observability platforms (Datadog, Splunk, ELK, etc.).
• Knowledge of event-driven systems and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with API documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Understanding of API Gateways and OAuth concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud architecture and development using AWS resources like S3, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, etc.
• Experience building Spring applications utilizing both SQL and NoSQL Databases (Mongo, DynamoDB, SQL Server, Postgres, etc.).
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure.
• Knowledge of JavaScript.
• Knowledge of Python.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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