Backend Java developer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$52 - $67.50/hr
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Backend Java developer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$52 - $67.50/hr
Title: Backend Java Developer Location: Chicago, IL Position type: W2 contract Experience Requirements * 15 ...
Lead Java Developer
Chicago, IL · On-site
... shift and weekend support calls. - Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure ... developers. - Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development ...
Lead Java Developer
Chicago, IL · On-site
... shift and weekend support calls. - Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure ... developers. - Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development ...
Software Developer
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
... Developers in our Client Services team in Schaumburg, IL. This role will work with team members ... Job Requirements: * On-call evenings and weekends twice a month. * Bachelor's degree in Computer ...
Software Developer
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
... Developers in our Client Services team in Schaumburg, IL. This role will work with team members ... Job Requirements: * On-call evenings and weekends twice a month. * Bachelor's degree in Computer ...
Web Software Developer
Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or ... engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining ...
Web Software Developer
Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or ... engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining ...
IT Systems Integration Developer
Lincolnshire, IL · Hybrid
$91K - $140K/yr
IT Integrations Developer Department: Information Technology (Integrations Team) Reports To ... Flexible scheduling is required, including evening and weekend work as needed for critical support ...
IT Systems Integration Developer
Lincolnshire, IL · Hybrid
$91K - $140K/yr
IT Integrations Developer Department: Information Technology (Integrations Team) Reports To ... Flexible scheduling is required, including evening and weekend work as needed for critical support ...
IT Systems Integration Developer
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$91K - $140K/yr
IT Integrations Developer Department: Information Technology (Integrations Team) Reports To ... Flexible scheduling is required, including evening and weekend work as needed for critical support ...
IT Systems Integration Developer
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$91K - $140K/yr
IT Integrations Developer Department: Information Technology (Integrations Team) Reports To ... Flexible scheduling is required, including evening and weekend work as needed for critical support ...
IT Systems Integration Developer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$91K - $140K/yr
IT Integrations Developer Department: Information Technology (Integrations Team) Reports To ... Flexible scheduling is required, including evening and weekend work as needed for critical support ...
IT Systems Integration Developer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$91K - $140K/yr
IT Integrations Developer Department: Information Technology (Integrations Team) Reports To ... Flexible scheduling is required, including evening and weekend work as needed for critical support ...
DevOps Engineer - US
Chicago, IL · On-site
$54.25 - $74.50/hr
SQL experience preferred * Prior DevOps experience essential * Terraform/Ansible/Kubernetes ... Weekends
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DevOps Engineer - US
Chicago, IL · On-site
$54.25 - $74.50/hr
SQL experience preferred * Prior DevOps experience essential * Terraform/Ansible/Kubernetes ... Weekends
Software Developer, Quantitative Developer, Chicago, IL We are seeking a highly talented Software Developer with an entrepreneurial spirit to join the research and infrastructure development teams.
Software Developer, Quantitative Developer, Chicago, IL We are seeking a highly talented Software Developer with an entrepreneurial spirit to join the research and infrastructure development teams.
LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - STORE SYSTEMS (REACT, NODE) REMOTE in CST, or Bolingbrook IL ESSENTIALS ... Flexibility of providing support during odd hours, weekends, and peak seasons * Minimal travel ...
LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - STORE SYSTEMS (REACT, NODE) REMOTE in CST, or Bolingbrook IL ESSENTIALS ... Flexibility of providing support during odd hours, weekends, and peak seasons * Minimal travel ...
Web Software Developer
$120K - $160K/yr
SW Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI ... However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or ...
Web Software Developer
$120K - $160K/yr
SW Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI ... However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or ...
Developer
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
Our client is looking to bring on a mid/senior level hybrid mobile developer to their team to do from scratch development for a mobile application. This is a customer facing application that is ...
Developer
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
Our client is looking to bring on a mid/senior level hybrid mobile developer to their team to do from scratch development for a mobile application. This is a customer facing application that is ...
However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or ... ing services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely ...
However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or ... ing services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely ...
However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or ... ing services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely ...
However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or ... ing services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely ...
Software Engineer II (ID: GEJP00012403) Duration: 6 months (Possibility to Hire) Responsibilities: Develop high performing, scaling and innovative applications in a fast paced and agile development ...
Software Engineer II (ID: GEJP00012403) Duration: 6 months (Possibility to Hire) Responsibilities: Develop high performing, scaling and innovative applications in a fast paced and agile development ...
Weekend Camp Counselor
Normal, IL · On-site
$18.20 - $20.20/hr
... programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and ... Summary The Camp Counselor at Camp Take-A-Break is responsible for providing extended weekend ...
Weekend Camp Counselor
Normal, IL · On-site
$18.20 - $20.20/hr
... programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and ... Summary The Camp Counselor at Camp Take-A-Break is responsible for providing extended weekend ...
Weekend Camp Counselor (Overnight)
Normal, IL · On-site
$18.20 - $20.20/hr
... programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and ... Summary The Camp Counselor at Camp Take-A-Break is responsible for providing extended weekend ...
Weekend Camp Counselor (Overnight)
Normal, IL · On-site
$18.20 - $20.20/hr
... programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and ... Summary The Camp Counselor at Camp Take-A-Break is responsible for providing extended weekend ...
Urgent need on Integration Developer: .Net Core/6+, IL
Lincolnshire, IL · On-site
$53 - $70.25/hr
Integrations Developer .Net Core/6+ Location: Lincolnshire, IL Client will ask for F2F interview ... Flexible scheduling is required, including evening and weekend work as needed for critical support ...
Urgent need on Integration Developer: .Net Core/6+, IL
Lincolnshire, IL · On-site
$53 - $70.25/hr
Integrations Developer .Net Core/6+ Location: Lincolnshire, IL Client will ask for F2F interview ... Flexible scheduling is required, including evening and weekend work as needed for critical support ...
IL · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or ... ing services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely ...
WPF Developer A growing SaaS company based in Naperville is looking to add a Senior WPF developer to the team. They build election software that is used by local/state governments to ensure that ...
WPF Developer A growing SaaS company based in Naperville is looking to add a Senior WPF developer to the team. They build election software that is used by local/state governments to ensure that ...
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$52 - $67.50/hr
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Job description
Title: Backend Java Developer
Location: Chicago, IL
Position type: W2 contract
Experience Requirements
• 15+ 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
Location: Chicago, IL
Position type: W2 contract
Experience Requirements
• 15+ 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
Required Education
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
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