Software Engineer - III

Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer III to join a collaborative development team responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting enterprise‑scale applications. This role will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from technical design and proof‑of‑concept work through implementation, testing, deployment, and production support. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Java, Spring Framework, SQL, AWS, and Angular, along with a passion for building high‑quality software in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java and Spring Framework.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver technical solutions and system integrations.
• Develop and support RESTful APIs and web services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code following established best practices and standards.
• Participate in solution design discussions, code reviews, and technical documentation efforts.
• Analyze application and database performance issues and troubleshoot production incidents.
• Partner with Quality Engineers to develop and execute automated testing strategies.
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment activities.
• Contribute to technology standards and mentor junior team members as needed.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and deliverables with team members and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of software design and web application development experience.
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Framework / Spring MVC, SQL and relational databases, and AWS cloud services.
• Experience developing and consuming web services and APIs.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Angular.
• Experience with AWS serverless and containerization technologies.
• Experience with JavaScript, AJAX, and ORM frameworks.
• Experience with Jenkins, Git, GitLab, Maven, or other build and source‑control tools.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
• Knowledge of database object creation and stored procedures.

Desired Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

• Location: Hybrid, Chicago, IL‑based team (fully remote option noted).
• Duration: 12‑month contract.
• Contract type: W‑2 (no C2C candidates).
• Standard schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Enhanced background check required.

Pay

$80–85 per hour