Software Engineers, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer

Software Engineer – Contract to Hire

Springfield, IL. LRS Consulting Services is seeking several experienced Software Engineers for our client in Central Illinois. This is a 6‑month contract to hire opportunity.

LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs.

• Work as a member of the team to design, develop, and implement enterprise‑level applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.

• Must have 5+ years of experience in analysis, development, and writing code. Proven experience in developing applications and websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript libraries, Java/OpenJDK v11 and up, C#. Extensive experience building RESTful APIs and working with microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of object‑oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns. Solid understanding of relational databases (SQL). Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and performance tuning tools.
• Full SDLC knowledge, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and maintenance. Utilize Azure Dev Ops for code management and governance.
• Contributing to overall system architecture and design scalable solutions. Developing a robust technical ecosystem across applications, leveraging third‑party integrations and application interfaces. Maintain software applications, including upgrades, enhancements, and patches.
• Must have an interest in utilizing GenAI tools and frameworks for streamlining development and solving specific use cases.
• Effective communication in English (written & verbal).
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.
• Corp‑to‑corp candidates will not be considered.

The base range for this contract position is $35 – $65 per hour, depending on experience. Pay is determined by role, level, and location.

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.