IT Software Engineer

Shiro Technologies
Chicago, IL, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Database Queries DevOps Amazon DynamoDB Identity and Access Management Software Architecture Software Engineering Software Systems Web Services Enterprise Software Applications Backend
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Integration Tests Information Technology Front End Software Development Restful APIs Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)

Job description

Design, develop, and maintain complex Java-based backend applications.

Lead development and provide technical guidance to distributed teams.

Develop and maintain RESTful web services.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and production issues.

Build scalable, highly available, and reliable software solutions.

Participate in architecture discussions and technology evaluations.

Perform integration testing and support user acceptance testing.

Mentor junior developers and promote software development best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical features.

Participate in DevOps activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced IT Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java backend development to join a dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and developing enterprise applications, leading distributed teams, and building scalable, highly available solutions in AWS., Bachelor’’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in Java application development.

Minimum 3+ years of experience leading geographically distributed teams.

Strong experience with Java 17.

Hands-on backend development experience (Required).

Experience developing RESTful APIs.

Strong AWS experience, including:

IAM

Kinesis

DynamoDB

API Services

SQS

SNS

KMS

Strong SQL skills.

Experience with DevOps practices.

Understanding of software architecture and designing highly available systems.

Preferred Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Passion for technology and collaborative development.

Important Notes:

Backend-focused candidates only.

Frontend/UI-focused profiles will not be considered.

Candidates must be willing to work onsite from Day 1 if relocating.

Stable work history is preferred.

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