Peterson Technology Partners
Senior Backend Developer
Peterson Technology Partners, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Our client is seeking a highly skilled
Senior Backend Developer
with strong expertise in
Java, API development, microservices architecture , and
cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) . The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience building scalable backend systems, integrating services, optimizing performance, and leading technical initiatives. Exposure to other backend technologies and willingness to mentor junior developers is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain
high-performance backend services
using Java and modern frameworks (Spring Boot preferred).
Build and optimize
RESTful APIs , microservices, and distributed systems.
Architect and implement backend components that meet scalability, reliability, and security standards.
Lead technical initiatives, drive solution design discussions, and provide guidance to junior developers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, DevOps, and Cloud Engineering.
Develop cloud-native solutions using
AWS or Azure
services (Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, Azure App Services, Functions, etc.).
Ensure system performance through monitoring, logging, and proactive optimization.
Contribute to design reviews, code reviews, and best‑practice documentation.
Integrate backend systems with databases, queues, and third‑party services.
Stay current with emerging backend technologies and recommend improvements.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of backend development experience , with deep proficiency in
Java .
Strong experience building
REST APIs , microservices, and event‑driven architectures.
Proficiency with frameworks such as
Spring Boot / Spring Cloud .
Experience deploying and building applications on
AWS or Azure .
Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.).
Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, EventHub, etc.).
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to take ownership of technical initiatives.
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills
Experience with
Kubernetes , Docker, and container orchestration.
Background in serverless architectures.
Exposure to other backend languages (Node.js, Python, Go).
Experience with caching technologies (Redis, Memcached).
Knowledge of security principles and API authentication methods (OAuth2, JWT).
Previous experience mentoring or leading development teams.
Rate: $65/hour – $70/hour (depends on experience level). This is a contract to hire position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.
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Senior Backend Developer
with strong expertise in
Java, API development, microservices architecture , and
cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) . The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience building scalable backend systems, integrating services, optimizing performance, and leading technical initiatives. Exposure to other backend technologies and willingness to mentor junior developers is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain
high-performance backend services
using Java and modern frameworks (Spring Boot preferred).
Build and optimize
RESTful APIs , microservices, and distributed systems.
Architect and implement backend components that meet scalability, reliability, and security standards.
Lead technical initiatives, drive solution design discussions, and provide guidance to junior developers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, DevOps, and Cloud Engineering.
Develop cloud-native solutions using
AWS or Azure
services (Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, Azure App Services, Functions, etc.).
Ensure system performance through monitoring, logging, and proactive optimization.
Contribute to design reviews, code reviews, and best‑practice documentation.
Integrate backend systems with databases, queues, and third‑party services.
Stay current with emerging backend technologies and recommend improvements.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of backend development experience , with deep proficiency in
Java .
Strong experience building
REST APIs , microservices, and event‑driven architectures.
Proficiency with frameworks such as
Spring Boot / Spring Cloud .
Experience deploying and building applications on
AWS or Azure .
Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.).
Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, EventHub, etc.).
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to take ownership of technical initiatives.
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills
Experience with
Kubernetes , Docker, and container orchestration.
Background in serverless architectures.
Exposure to other backend languages (Node.js, Python, Go).
Experience with caching technologies (Redis, Memcached).
Knowledge of security principles and API authentication methods (OAuth2, JWT).
Previous experience mentoring or leading development teams.
Rate: $65/hour – $70/hour (depends on experience level). This is a contract to hire position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.
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