Lead Java Backend Engineer - AWS Cloud

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Lead Software Engineer in Chicago, IL.

Location:

Chicago, IL

Work model:
Hybrid

Contract type:
Full-time

• Perform all programming and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
• Act as team leader for development and support groups; provide programming and application/technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.
• Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.
• Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
• Drive application development focused around delivering valuable business features.
• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
• Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.
• Mentor junior developers.
• Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.
• Lead development of new functionality and applications on cross-functional teams.
• Perform integration testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
• Participate in technology evaluation and recommendations.
• Apply an enterprise-wide view to solutions to support the adoption of standards and practices and promote reuse.
• Responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by management from time to time.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical engineering or related field is required AND 10+ years' experience of designing and developing software applications in Java.
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in leading geographically disbursed teams.

• Strong Java 17 experience.
• Backend development experience is a MUST.
• Experience with RESTful web services.
• AWS knowledge - IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, API stack, SQS, SNS, KMS.
• Experience with Slick - SQL queries.
• Dev Ops experience.
• High availability and reliable solutions.
• Some architecture experience.

• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
• Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Salary expectations: ,000 per annual