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# Senior Java Backend Engineer

- **Company:** Staffxpert Llc
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Database Queries, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Fault Tolerance, Revision Control Systems, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Standard Sql, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Deployment Automation, Api Gateway, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** June 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usceeda441145df25853f7042b3742f29d

## About the Role

* 9+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development
 * Strong expertise in Java 17 and modern Java frameworks
 * Extensive backend development experience
 * Strong experience building RESTful APIs and Microservices
 * AWS Services:

 * IAM
 * Kinesis
 * DynamoDB
 * API Gateway
 * SQS
 * SNS
 * KMS
 * Strong SQL and database query-writing skills
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
 * Experience building highly available, scalable, and reliable systems
 * Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
 * Experience with source control systems (Git)
 * Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices architecture.
 * Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms.
 * Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Experience leading development teams or mentoring junior engineers.

## Description

STAFFXPERT is seeking a Full Stack Developer with strong Backend expertise highly skilled Senior Java Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java 17, cloud-native development on AWS, distributed systems, and software architecture. Candidates must have prior experience working in manufacturing-related industries such as Automotive, Industrial Equipment, Heavy Machinery, or Transportation Equipment.
Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale backend applications using Java 17.
 * Build and enhance REST APIs and microservices architectures.
 * Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services.
 * Design scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant distributed systems.
 * Optimize application performance and database interactions.
 * Collaborate with product owners, architects, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders.
 * Implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
 * Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architectural decisions.
 * Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability.
 * Follow best practices for coding standards, security, and performance optimization.


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