Motion Recruitment
Sr. Java Engineer // Kubernetes // Azure // Hybrid
Motion Recruitment, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Join a world-class engineering team at a global leader in financial services, as they continue a large-scale modernization effort across their technology stack. This contract-to-hire role is focused on backend development using Java, Kubernetes, and public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). You’ll work in a collaborative hybrid environment, building scalable, containerized systems that power one of the most trusted names in global finance.
Here’s the exciting part — this company is in the middle of a major digital transformation, modernizing legacy platforms into cloud-native distributed systems that can handle billions of transactions securely and efficiently. They’re looking for developers who want to make an impact at scale, learn from top-tier engineers, and work with cutting-edge infrastructure in a highly stable environment. If you’re passionate about building systems that matter and want to be part of a company that values growth, flexibility, and real work-life balance, this is a great place to do it.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of Java backend development experience Strong understanding of Spring Boot and microservices architecture Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms Exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems Knowledge of Terraform, Helm, or other infrastructure-as-code tools Background in financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries What You Will Be Doing
90% Backend 10% Frontend The Offer
Bonus eligible You Will Receive The Following Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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5+ years of Java backend development experience Strong understanding of Spring Boot and microservices architecture Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms Exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems Knowledge of Terraform, Helm, or other infrastructure-as-code tools Background in financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries What You Will Be Doing
90% Backend 10% Frontend The Offer
Bonus eligible You Will Receive The Following Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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