Java Developer V - Tek Ninjas

Job title:   Java Developer V
Location:  Chicago,IL
Duration:  6+ months Job Summary:
developing, documenting, debugging, and testing secure software applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with the latest web UI platforms such as React, and Vue, be familiar with industry standards and best practices in UI development. Extensive experience working in a cloud environment is also necessary. Top 5 Skill sets
1. Java Development
2. Front End Development
3. AWS Development
4. CI/CD deployment
5 Unit testing Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software systems and applications.
• Collaborate with UX professionals to evaluate, modernize, consolidate, and improve existing UIs, ensuring they meet user needs and company expectations.
• Develop applications using AWS services such as S3, SNS/SQS Event Driven Messaging, DynamoDB, and IAM.
• Write and execute unit tests using JUnit 5 and Mockito 5 to ensure robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
• Use Docker for software packaging, allowing for efficiency and ease of deployment in production environments.
• Utilize GitHub Actions for continuous integration and continuous deployment strategies.
• Protect our systems by implementing and practicing secure software development techniques, standards and best practices
• Troubleshoot and debug issues that arise.
• Maintain technical documentation.
• Requirements and Skills:
• Proven work experience as a software engineer
• 5+ years of experience in design, development, documenting, testing, and debugging of new and existing software systems and applications with Java and Spring Boot
• 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing AWS technologies (ECS, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, S3, CDK/CloudFormation) 
• In-depth knowledge of various web-related technologies (such as Web applications, services, architectures etc.)
• Experience with AWS Cloud deployment and GitHub Actions workflows 
• Experience with analytic tools such as ELK Stack, Google Analytics, or AppDynamics
• Experience with unit testing frameworks like Junit or Mockito
• Hands-on and proficient excellence in backend development of REST and Pub/Sub Messaging applications
• Experience working with high performance teams in an agile development environment where continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) are critical.
• Experience with secure software development life cycle framework
• Knowledge of security principles and familiar with code scanning tools like SonarQube, Veracode or Wiz.
• Demonstrate knowledge of software engineering best practices such as version control, software packaging and software release management
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail