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IT Software Engineer 5

By / September 1, 2026

• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Type: Contract
• Job #106498

IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER 5 (Lead Software Engineer Java/AWS)

Location: Chicago, IL or Remote (EST or CST preferred, local to Chicago preferred)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Compensation: $88-$94/hr + benefits

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on in the development of scalable cloud-native applications. This role will partner closely with developers and architects to drive technical decisions, establish engineering best practices, and deliver modern, high-performing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software engineers while remaining actively involved in design and development
• Drive technical decisions and architectural direction for cloud-native applications
• Design, build, and support Java/Spring Boot microservices in AWS environments
• Partner with architects, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure solutions
• Support DevOps, CI/CD, automation, observability, and cloud modernization initiatives
• Promote operational excellence, performance optimization, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with adjacent engineering teams and consuming applications across the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of software engineering experience (8+ years with a Master's may be considered)
• 5+ years of technical lead experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST APIs
• AWS experience, including cloud-native application development and architecture
• Experience with OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, Coveo, Solr, or other enterprise search platforms
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and API integrations
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Git, observability, and DevOps practices
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating or implementing enterprise search platforms
• Experience helping teams make architectural and technology decisions
• Experience with infrastructure as code, SQL/NoSQL databases, and performance optimization
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools

This role is approximately 50% technical leadership and 50% hands-on engineering and is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys mentoring developers, influencing architecture, and building modern cloud-native platforms.

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