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Job Title: Forward Deployment Engineer (Java Full Stack)
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 12+ MonthsPlease only apply if you can work full time on Clients W2, if not please do not apply, this specific position is full time on Client W2.
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Forward Deployment Engineer (Java Full Stack) to join its Portfolio Accounting and Data Services team. This is a hands-on role supporting an enterprise-wide data and digital transformation initiative. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java full-stack development, cloud-native applications, Azure, Kubernetes, and modern web technologies. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable client-facing applications while ensuring excellent user experience and reliable accounting services. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and technical leaders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions in a hybrid-cloud environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications supporting the client's accounting platform.* Develop end-to-end application components, including UI, business logic, data, and integration layers.* Build front-end applications using React.js, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.* Develop back-end services using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.* Create, query, and manipulate SQL and NoSQL databases.* Deploy and host full-stack applications in Azure environments using containers and Kubernetes.* Manage production deployments and support troubleshooting, defect triage, and performance tuning.* Provide technical support for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Airflow, and related tools.* Design and implement applications with security, scalability, availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and failover requirements.* Collaborate with Agile Scrum teams to deliver projects on time and according to business priorities.* Document business requirements, application architecture, technical designs, and development best practices.* Evaluate and recommend emerging cloud technologies and platforms.* Independently conduct Proof of Concept (POC) projects.* Communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders and senior executives.* Assist with scoping, architecting, and delivering cloud-based data solutions.* Follow software development best practices throughout the complete SDLC.
Required Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of professional software development experience.* Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.* Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases.* Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices.* 3+ years of experience designing and building cloud-native applications and microservices.* Strong experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms.* Hands-on experience deploying and hosting applications using containers and Kubernetes.* Strong experience with React.js and Single Page Applications (SPA).* Strong understanding of REST APIs and practical API integration.* Experience with Agile software delivery methodologies.* Strong experience with Azure DevOps and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Bitbucket, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Confluence.* Experience with unit testing and test automation frameworks such as JUnit, Jasmine, or Jest.* Strong experience with Azure and AKS in enterprise or financial services environments.* Experience designing solutions for resiliency, scalability, failover, elasticity, and availability.* Strong problem-solving and communication skills.* Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with DevOps or DevSecOps practices.* Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform.* Experience with financial services or banking applications.* Knowledge of Portfolio Accounting and related financial data services.* Experience with Azure cloud solutions in regulated enterprise environments.* Experience with Airflow and cloud-based data engineering solutions.* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.* Familiarity with HackerRank, LeetCode, or equivalent coding assessments, with a target score in the top 90 percentile.

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