Jr. Java Developer Job at Akaasa Technologies, Chicago, IL

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  • Akaasa Technologies
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Jr. Java Developer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3 days onsite, Downtown Chicago)

Duration: 6 18 Months

Interview: Video Interview

Important Notes (Strict):

  • Must be local to Chicago
  • No relocation
  • Proof of living in Chicago required
  • Full LinkedIn profile required
  • 2 professional references required
  • No fake resumes
  • Hybrid: 3 days/week onsite
  • Java-based background only

Experience Level:

  • 1 3 years MAX (Junior only)

Must Have Skills:

  • Java (Primary skill #1)
  • Spring Boot (Secondary #2)
  • API development & backend services
  • Kafka / event-driven architecture
  • Kubernetes (hands-on)
  • Docker & containerization
  • RESTful API development
  • Microservices architecture
  • Git version control
  • Bulkheads / resiliency patterns

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Java Developer to support and enhance modern microservices-based applications using Java and Spring Boot . The role involves building scalable, secure, and resilient backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, support, and troubleshoot microservices using Java & Spring Boot 3
  • Build and consume RESTful APIs following best practices
  • Work with Kafka and event-driven systems
  • Deploy and support applications in Kubernetes environments
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams for containerized deployments
  • Use observability tools for monitoring and logging
  • Document APIs using Swagger / OpenAPI
  • Work with API Gateways and OAuth security
  • Learn new tools and technologies as needed
  • Demonstrate strong ownership, adaptability, and Hyatt core values

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong proficiency in Java
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot
  • Experience with REST APIs
  • Exposure to Kubernetes & Docker
  • Understanding of microservices architecture
  • Basic experience with Kafka or messaging systems
  • Familiarity with observability tools (Datadog, Splunk, ELK, etc.)
  • Knowledge of OAuth & API Gateways

Preferred Skills:

  • Agile / Scrum experience
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Cloud exposure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Job Tags

Local area, Relocation, 3 days per week,

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