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• Location: Riverwoods, Illinois 60015
• Work model: On-site
• Posted July 14, 2026
• Job ID: JPC - 206357

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Job Description

Software Engineer (Java/Spring, AWS) - Financial Services

Location: Riverwoods, IL (Onsite Preferred / Hybrid for Exceptional Candidates)

Job Type: Contract

About the Role

Join a high-impact engineering team supporting critical financial operations. As a Software Engineer, you'll architect, develop, and optimize backend microservices and distributed data pipelines using the latest Java technologies and AWS cloud services. This is a hands-on, senior-level backend role focusing on secure, resilient, and high-performance systems in a regulated financial environment. Thrive in a mature engineering culture that values rigorous testing, code quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust backend services using Java 21, Spring Boot, and microservice patterns
• Develop and optimize large-scale data processing pipelines with AWS EMR, Apache Spark, and cloud-native tools
• Implement comprehensive automated testing with TDD, BDD, JUnit, and Cucumber
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, compliant, enterprise-grade solutions
• Enhance system observability with metrics, logging, and performance tuning for reliability
• Lead or participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and process improvements
• Ensure strict adherence to financial industry standards for security, auditability, and operational excellence

Required Skills and Experience

• 5-7 years as a Software Engineer or Backend Engineer with a focus on Java
• Expert-level proficiency in Java 21, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices
• Hands-on experience with AWS (EMR, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch highly valued)
• Solid background in distributed systems, data structures, algorithms, and data pipeline design
• Demonstrated practice of TDD, BDD, Cucumber, and automated testing frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, or GitLab
• Experience in regulated, enterprise, or financial environments
• Willingness to work onsite in Riverwoods, IL (hybrid considered for exceptional candidates)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AWS EMR, Apache Spark, and large-scale data processing
• Familiarity with Kafka, Kinesis, or streaming data technologies
• Exposure to DevOps, infrastructure-as-code, Docker, or Kubernetes
• Understanding of domain-driven and event-driven architectures
• Performance tuning for low-latency, high-volume systems
• Financial services, fintech, or risk systems background

Benefits

• Work on mission-critical financial platforms with real-world impact
• Mature engineering culture with strong mentorship, code quality, and knowledge sharing
• Opportunities for skill growth in distributed systems, cloud technologies, and data engineering
• Competitive compensation for senior engineers
• Hybrid work flexibility for top performers

How to Apply

Ready to advance your backend engineering career in a dynamic financial environment? Submit your resume highlighting Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and automated testing experience. Qualified candidates will complete a real-time coding interview focused on problem-solving and core engineering skills.

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Job details

Job ID JPC - 206357

Location Riverwoods, Illinois, United States

Work Model On-site

Job Type Contract

Posted July 14, 2026

Skills Must have: Java Spring AWS TDD Cucumber must have done their own testing (it wont be on the resume but must have reverse strings anagrams Data structure algorithms)Nice to have: EMR/Spark Requirements:o Willing to go to office in Riverwood IL (preference but for super strong candidates could look at hybrid)o Experience with Java Spring Java 21o AWS experience with EMR/Spark-SUPER NICE TO HAVE (but could be okay if they're strong and don't have Spark experience)o most important is Java coding/development (looking for core engineer)o Senior engineers primarily (5-7 years at a BDD Cucumbero looking for a backend Java engineer; working on data intensive; Spark applications and maintain and run in some case; some are Springbooto Interview layout: Work experience then coding questions in real time (how do you reverse strings anagrams etc)

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