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Java Backend Developer

Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Details
  • Req No : 106268
  • Number of Position : 4
  • Priority : High
Location

Northbrook, USA

Employment Type
  • Work Authorization Status : greencard, h1b, h4ead, l2ead, uscitizen
  • Duration : 6 months
  • Location : Remote
Technical Profile
  • Professional Experience : 5 years
  • Primary Skills : Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, OAuth/JWT, SQL/NoSQL (MongoDB)
  • Other Skills : Python, GitHub, CI/CD, IntelliJ/VS Code, Datadog, LLMs/LangChain/LangGraph/Google ADK, React, TypeScript
  • Additional Notes : contract

Contact

Kevin Patel

Kevin Patel

kevin@ptechpartners.com Kevin Patel on LinkedIn

Java Backend Developer

Location: Northbrook, IL (Remote) | Contract

Overview

Our client is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain robust backend services that support its enterprise applications. Working with limited supervision, you will own complex modules, take part in design and code reviews, and partner with Product Owners to deliver secure, stable, high-performance software that improves operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Develop clean, maintainable, and secure code for intermediate to complex modules in line with architecture guidelines and documentation standards
  • Design, document, and build resilient microservices and high-performance RESTful APIs for seamless cross-service communication
  • Review and maintain core software components so they scale efficiently with business growth
  • Create test plans, conditions, and test data; conduct module and integration testing; track and resolve defects
  • Participate in design and code reviews, giving constructive feedback to uphold quality and security standards
  • Create and maintain clear, up-to-date technical documentation
  • Partner with Product Owners in agile ceremonies on story creation, technical sizing, and backlog grooming
  • Support change management and production deployments, using observability and monitoring tools to ensure post-rollout stability
  • Identify runtime issues, troubleshoot bottlenecks quickly, and help resolve complex system defects

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building and running enterprise-scale applications
  • Strong backend development skills in Java and Spring Boot
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture and hands-on experience building, securing, and consuming REST APIs
  • Experience implementing modern security practices, specifically OAuth and JWT
  • Hands-on experience with relational (SQL) and/or NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
  • Proficiency with GitHub (branching and merging strategies) and automated CI/CD pipelines
  • Proficiency with modern IDEs such as IntelliJ IDEA or Visual Studio Code
  • Strong sense of ownership and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Backend experience with Python
  • Experience with enterprise observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog (logging, tracing, metrics)
  • Exposure to Large Language Models and agentic AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, Microsoft Agent Framework, Google ADK)
  • Front-end experience with React and TypeScript
  • Interest in engineering communities and collaborative knowledge sharing

Pay rate: $65/hr. This is a 6-month contract position, remote, based in Northbrook, IL. Candidates must be US Citizens, Green Card holders, or H1B, H4 EAD, or L2 EAD holders.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

  • Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
  • Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

  • Conduct recorded video interviews
  • Transcribe interviews
  • Summarize candidate responses
  • Generate job-related insights
  • Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

  • The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
  • The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent): −

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

  • A technical interview
  • A coding challenge
  • A case study
  • A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection: +

Every candidate’s profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate: +

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

  • Request a non-AI interview path
  • Ask how your data is being used
  • Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
  • Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
  • Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment: +

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We’re committed to a hiring process that is:

  • Transparent
  • Compliant
  • Equitable
  • Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We’re excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity: +

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Java Backend Developer

Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Details
  • Req No : 106268
  • Number of Position : 4
  • Priority : High
Location

Northbrook, USA

Employment Type
  • Work Authorization Status : greencard, h1b, h4ead, l2ead, uscitizen
  • Duration : 6 months
  • Location : Remote
Technical Profile
  • Professional Experience : 5 years
  • Primary Skills : Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, OAuth/JWT, SQL/NoSQL (MongoDB)
  • Other Skills : Python, GitHub, CI/CD, IntelliJ/VS Code, Datadog, LLMs/LangChain/LangGraph/Google ADK, React, TypeScript
  • Additional Notes : contract

Contact

Kevin Patel

Kevin Patel

kevin@ptechpartners.com Kevin Patel on LinkedIn

Java Backend Developer

Location: Northbrook, IL (Remote) | Contract

Overview

Our client is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain robust backend services that support its enterprise applications. Working with limited supervision, you will own complex modules, take part in design and code reviews, and partner with Product Owners to deliver secure, stable, high-performance software that improves operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Develop clean, maintainable, and secure code for intermediate to complex modules in line with architecture guidelines and documentation standards
  • Design, document, and build resilient microservices and high-performance RESTful APIs for seamless cross-service communication
  • Review and maintain core software components so they scale efficiently with business growth
  • Create test plans, conditions, and test data; conduct module and integration testing; track and resolve defects
  • Participate in design and code reviews, giving constructive feedback to uphold quality and security standards
  • Create and maintain clear, up-to-date technical documentation
  • Partner with Product Owners in agile ceremonies on story creation, technical sizing, and backlog grooming
  • Support change management and production deployments, using observability and monitoring tools to ensure post-rollout stability
  • Identify runtime issues, troubleshoot bottlenecks quickly, and help resolve complex system defects

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building and running enterprise-scale applications
  • Strong backend development skills in Java and Spring Boot
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture and hands-on experience building, securing, and consuming REST APIs
  • Experience implementing modern security practices, specifically OAuth and JWT
  • Hands-on experience with relational (SQL) and/or NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
  • Proficiency with GitHub (branching and merging strategies) and automated CI/CD pipelines
  • Proficiency with modern IDEs such as IntelliJ IDEA or Visual Studio Code
  • Strong sense of ownership and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Backend experience with Python
  • Experience with enterprise observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog (logging, tracing, metrics)
  • Exposure to Large Language Models and agentic AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, Microsoft Agent Framework, Google ADK)
  • Front-end experience with React and TypeScript
  • Interest in engineering communities and collaborative knowledge sharing

Pay rate: $65/hr. This is a 6-month contract position, remote, based in Northbrook, IL. Candidates must be US Citizens, Green Card holders, or H1B, H4 EAD, or L2 EAD holders.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

  • Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
  • Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

  • Conduct recorded video interviews
  • Transcribe interviews
  • Summarize candidate responses
  • Generate job-related insights
  • Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

  • The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
  • The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent): −

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

  • A technical interview
  • A coding challenge
  • A case study
  • A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection: +

Every candidate’s profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate: +

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

  • Request a non-AI interview path
  • Ask how your data is being used
  • Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
  • Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
  • Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment: +

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We’re committed to a hiring process that is:

  • Transparent
  • Compliant
  • Equitable
  • Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We’re excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity: +

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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