Full Stack Developer

Job Title: Full Stack Developer Experience:

5-8 years Location:

Chicago, IL Employment Type:

Full-time / Contract

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled

Full Stack Developer

with 5-8 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in

Java, Spring Boot, React , and

Microservices Architecture , along with hands-on experience in

Kafka

and

AWS

cloud services. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and high-performing web applications end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop scalable

backend services

using

Java

and

Spring Boot . Build responsive and dynamic

UI components

using

React.js . Design and implement

RESTful APIs

and microservices architecture. Integrate with and manage

Apache Kafka

for asynchronous communication and event streaming. Deploy and maintain applications in

AWS

cloud environment using services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and design patterns. Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and QA engineers. Ensure application performance, scalability, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner. Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

5-8 years

of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer. Strong experience with

Java

and

Spring Boot

for backend development. Proven expertise in

React.js

and modern JavaScript (ES6+) for frontend development. Deep understanding of

microservices architecture

and RESTful API design. Experience with

Apache Kafka

for messaging and streaming data pipelines. Hands-on experience with

AWS

cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, etc.). Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices is a plus (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect). Familiarity with unit and integration testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, etc.). Prior experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.