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# Java FullStack Developer

- **Company:** NextGen Staffing
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Continuous Integration, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, ReactJS, Database Optimization, Spring-boot, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Production Code, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Microservices
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cb37b344-4d3c-4537-955f-9571f495d9ba

## About the Role

* Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5 plus years of hands-on experience in software development.
 * Deep expertise in Java/JVM ecosystem, Spring Boot framework.
 * Proven experience building robust APIs and microservices architectures.
 * Strong proficiency in AWS cloud services and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
 * Hands-on experience with Kafka for architecting and building distributed messaging and event-driven architectures.
 * Advanced skills in PostgreSQL and database optimization.
 * Demonstrated ability in performance tuning and troubleshooting complex systems.
 * Experience in real-time data processing.
 * Proven experience with React JS and modern front-end development practices.
 * Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle, including CI/CD, automation, and application resiliency with experience working in Agile teams and partnering with product and engineering stakeholders.

## Description

* Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
 * Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
 * Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
 * Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
 * Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
 * Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect


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