Software Engineer

Location: Milan, IL Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $63.00 USD Hourly Description: Software Engineer

• Duration: 6+ Months Contract
• Location: Milan, IL/ Onsite
• Shift: 1St shift
  

Position Overview

• We are seeking a Software Engineer to join a product-focused development team responsible for building and supporting modern, event-driven applications in a cloud-based environment. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of backend services that transform operational business data into automated, AI-driven insights and content.
• The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver features for systems of moderate complexity, leveraging Java-based technologies, cloud services, and Agile development practices. This position requires strong problem-solving abilities, a solid understanding of software engineering principles, and the ability to develop solutions to well-defined business and technical challenges with guidance from senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices using modern Java and Spring-based frameworks.
• Build and enhance functionality from the product backlog while collaborating with product owners and team members.
• Develop event-driven solutions utilizing messaging services, API integrations, and AI-driven workflows.
• Create, execute, and maintain unit, integration, and automated test suites to ensure software quality.
• Validate software deliverables against defined acceptance criteria and business requirements.
• Support cloud infrastructure and application deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code and container orchestration technologies.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation processes.
• Monitor application health, performance, and operational metrics in production environments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation as required.
• Follow Agile software development methodologies and participate in planning, estimation, and sprint activities.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, infrastructure, security, and integration teams to deliver business value.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java development and modern backend application frameworks.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
• Understanding of cloud computing platforms and related services.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and deployment automation tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working within collaborative, cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of business processes and enterprise software systems is preferred.
• Industry domain knowledge related to operational, manufacturing, industrial, or field-service environments is a plus.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Experience with one or more of the following technologies:
• Java
• Spring Framework / Spring Boot
• REST APIs and API integrations
• Message queue and event-streaming technologies
• Cloud-native services
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Infrastructure-as-Code tools
• CI/CD platforms
• Application monitoring and observability tools
• Automated testing frameworks

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience working in a software development or application engineering environment.
• 3-5 years of experience developing, testing, and supporting software applications.
• 3-5 years of experience working within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Experience collaborating with technical and business stakeholders in a team-oriented environment.

Note- The compensation range provided for this position does not include benefits and reflects base pay only.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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