Full-Stack Java Software Engineer

Job Title: Full-Stack Java Software Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – Onsite 2 days per week)

Duration & Type: 8-month contract to start with likely extension or conversion

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive hourly rate ($51-64), Access to Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan of Choice, and 401K (Benefit Plans can be requested at the time of submission to the client)

Chamberlain Advisors is seeking a Full-Stack Java Software Engineer to support a high-impact engineering team within a leading financial services organization. This team is responsible for critical fees and incentives applications that power transaction processing and reporting across the enterprise.

This role is ideal for a mid-level engineer who demonstrates strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript, can design with guidance, and independently deliver high-quality code. The position offers hands‑on exposure to full‑stack development, system optimization, and modern cloud‑based architecture initiatives, while contributing to scalable backend systems and evolving frontend capabilities.

The environment is Agile, collaborative, and fast‑paced, with opportunities to influence best practices, contribute to code quality, and support system‑wide enhancements.

• Demonstrates strong proficiency in Java and Java Script
• Designs solutions with guidance and executes development independently
• Comfortable contributing to both backend services and frontend enhancements
• Brings solid SQL knowledge with the ability to support database modeling and tuning
• Identifies opportunities for code optimization and system performance improvements
• Actively contributes to best practices, design patterns, and team processes
• Participates in code reviews, testing, and deployment support activities

• Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack applications using Java and JavaScript technologies
• Build and enhance backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Framework
• Contribute to frontend development efforts using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS (React preferred)
• Write application modules and unit tests with minimal guidance
• Conduct system‑wide testing and contribute to integration testing efforts
• Perform SQL development, including query writing, data handling, and basic database modeling/tuning
• Identify and implement opportunities for code optimization and performance improvements
  
  Apply design patterns and contribute to engineering best practices and process improvements
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical input
• Support CI/CD pipelines, environment builds, and deployment activities
• Collaborate cross‑functionally within Agile teams to deliver scalable solutions

• 5+ years of experience in Software Development
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience with Java/J2EE technologies, including:
• Core Java programming
• Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
• Multi-threaded programming
• Unit testing frameworks
• Hands‑on experience with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot and/or Spring MVC)
• Experience with web technologies including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Ajax, Servlet/JSP, and Tomcat
• Strong SQL skills, including writing queries and working with relational databases
• Experience working in Linux‑based environments
• Experience with build and CI/CD tools such as Maven, Jenkins, and Git
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a team environment
• Experience with React or modern JavaScript frameworks
• Experience with Spring Batch or batch processing systems
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Exposure to cloud-native application design and development
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience with Postgres, Big Query, or similar data platforms
• Understanding of microservices architecture

Chamberlain Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chamberlain Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Chamberlain Advisors expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Chamberlain Advisors' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.