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Core Back-End Java Developer

  • Hybrid
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • $45 - $50 per hour
  • Information Technology

Core Java backend role in financial services. API, multithreading, CI/CD (Jenkins, Ansible), Unix, testing, Agile pods. 5+ yrs exp. Chicago onsite 2 days/week. W2 or direct hire

Job description

Job Description:
Location: Chicago, IL (2 days onsite – Mon & Tue)
Employment Type: W2 Contractor
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ years

Key Responsibilities:

  • Core back-end Java development (no UI focus)

  • Work in financial services domain (banks, trading firms, etc.)

  • Develop API-based applications using Core Java

  • Work in product-oriented delivery model with cross-functional pods

  • Participate in Agile 2-week sprint cycles

  • Contribute to design discussions and implementation decisions

Job requirements

Required Skills:

  • Strong Core Java development experience

  • Financial services domain experience required

  • API development experience

  • Multithreading experience

  • Unit testing experience

  • Understanding of automation frameworks

  • Unix experience (plus)

  • Cucumber or similar automation tools experience

  • Jenkins experience

  • Ansible / CI-CD tools experience

  • Strong independent contributor mindset

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