Full Stack Developer (Java + React + AI)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance (full stack) software products
• Practice pair programming and test-driven development (TDD) as part of daily engineering work
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines, supporting continuous integration, delivery, and deployment
• Collaborate with the team on system and application design, selecting the simplest and most effective technical solutions
• Participate in iteration planning, ensuring a shared understanding of backlog stories and technical requirements
• Engage in daily standups, cross-site collaboration, and product team ceremonies
• Contribute to and participate in retrospectives, identifying actionable improvements for the team and product
• Provide production support for software products
• Share knowledge and contribute to the growth of team and organizational engineering practices

Core Skills – All Engineers

• Strong proficiency in Java 11+
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, distributed systems, and secure development
• Experience building microservices and event-driven systems (Kafka preferred)
• Experience with relational/NoSQL databases and schema standards (OpenAPI/JSON)
• CI/CD experience (Jenkins/GitHub Actions), Docker, Kubernetes
• Comfortable working in a pair-programming (XP) environment
• Practice Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Leverage industry standard tools for application monitoring and troubleshooting (prefer Datadog)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Core Skills Full Stack

• Experience in frontend engineering – ReactJS/AngularJS/Typescript
• Strong state management experience (Redux Toolkit or equivalent)
• Experience building responsive, accessible, data-driven User Experiences
• Full-stack development across modern web applications

Preferred Skills

• Application and Database performance tuning
• Working knowledge of Python
• Leverage Generative and Agentic AI tools for building solutions or for code generation (Cursor)
• Understanding of cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure, AWS, and on-prem systems

About The Role

Must have Skills: Java, React, Pair-programming

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java 11+
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, distributed systems, and secure development
• Experience building microservices and event-driven systems (Kafka preferred)
• Experience with relational/NoSQL databases and schema standards (OpenAPI/JSON)
• CI/CD experience (Jenkins/GitHub Actions), Docker, Kubernetes
• Comfortable working in a pair-programming (XP) environment
• Practice Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Leverage industry standard tools for application monitoring and troubleshooting (prefer Datadog)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Salary/Rate: $50-$70/HR (depends on experience level)
• This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/week

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

Company Information

• Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL
• More than 500 employees and consultants dedicated to helping clients make the best hiring decisions possible
• Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

AI-Assisted Interview Experience

• The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.
• If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Your Rights as a Candidate

• Request a non-AI interview path
• Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
• Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
• Receive clear, timely communication

Commitment

• For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.
• We're committed to a hiring process that is: Transparent, Compliant, Equitable, Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.