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Lead Java Developer

Date Posted: Mar 5, 2026

Job #1686430
Contract
Chicago, Illinois, USA
70 - 75 per hour (USD)

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Lead Java Developer in Chicago, IL

Responsibilities

*Expert in at least one technology and design technique as well as experience working across large environments with multiple operating systems/infrastructure for large-scale programs (e.g.,Expert Engineers) starting to be firm-wide resources working on projects across the company

* Is multi-skilled with expertise across software development lifecycle and toolset
* May be recognized as a leader in Agile and cultivating teams working in Agile frameworks
*Sought out as coach for at least one technical skill
*Strong understanding of techniques such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development, Cloud Development, resiliency, security
* Stays abreast of cutting edge technologies/trends and uses experience to influence application of those technologies/trends to support the business; may give speeches and outside the firm, writes articles

Skills Required

  • VP- able to lead - independent drive things - will be working with product and take the product and lead end to end including

    Java - solid in Backend

    Cloud computing - AWS

    Building enterprise applications

    Well versed / good communication

    Springboot

    As lead developer who can drive things end to end

Education & Work Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 12+ years of experience

Title Lead Java Developer

Location Chicago, IL

Client Industry Fintech

Ref ID 1686430

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