Job Description
One of our large retail companies is seeking a Java Backend Developer to join a leading healthcare organization going through a modernization of multiple programs. This developer will play a key role in developing backend microservices to modernize on of their largest retail applications.
Responsibilities include:
• Develop and maintain backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and integrate APIs (both GraphQL and REST) for scalable service communication
• Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform (GKE)
• Work with Google Cloud Spanner (Postgres dialect) and pub/sub tools like Kafka
• Automate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Argo CD
This position has to be on-site in Buffalo Grove, IL
Compensation: $40-55/HR Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401K retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Spring Boot and related Spring frameworks (Spring MVC, Spring
Data, Spring Security).
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM tools (e.g.,
Hibernate).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Understanding of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a
plus.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development (JUnit, Mockito).
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.