Junior Developer

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior 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. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about development and eager to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Work with the Architect and other Developers to create, develop, support, and troubleshoot microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs, adhering to best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with the Dev Ops team to deploy applications in Kubernetes environments.
• Leverage observability tools for application monitoring and logging.
• Contribute to building and maintaining event‑driven architectures (e.g., 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.
• Learn and adapt to new tools and technologies as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to core values and a self‑motivated approach.

• 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.).
• Basic knowledge of event‑driven systems and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ).
• Experience with API documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Understanding of API Gateways and OAuth concepts.

• Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure.
• JavaScript/Type Script.

Experience Level: Intermediate.

Employment Type:

Contract.

Location:

Chicago, IL. Workplace Type:
Hybrid. Compensation: $38.00 – $43.00/hr.

Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D);
Short and long‑term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.