Java Spring Microservices Developer

Eliassen Group
Springfield, IL

Java Spring Microservices Developer

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Development

Industry: Communications

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -032026-105796

Date Posted: 03/04/2026

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Our client seeks a Java and Spring developer to build and support microservices in an AWS serverless and containerized environment. The role requires strong hands-on development in Java/Spring Boot, AWS services, and Kubernetes, with additional exposure to Node.js on AWS Lambda. You will contribute to scalable, resilient services for media-grade workloads, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate within Agile teams. Experience across observability, data stores, and CI automation will support delivery quality and speed.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $74.00 to $79.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Java and Spring Boot.

  • Build and deploy services to AWS using EKS and Lambda as appropriate to the workload.

  • Implement event-driven and messaging integrations with AWS services including SQS, SNS, Kinesis, and API Gateway.

  • Create and manage infrastructure as code with CloudFormation for reliable deployments.

  • Develop containerized services with Docker and orchestrate workloads with Kubernetes.

  • Integrate persistence with NoSQL and relational databases, including DynamoDB and other RDBMS.

  • Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting with tools such as Splunk and Datadog.

  • Triage and resolve support requests, production incidents, and performance issues.

  • Collaborate within Agile/Scrum processes to plan, prioritize, and deliver increments.

  • Contribute to CI automation and quality practices for low-latency, high-throughput services.

Experience Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of professional software development experience.

  • Hands-on experience with Java and the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot.

  • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, S3, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, API Gateway, and CloudFormation.

  • Hands-on experience developing containerized services with Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Experience with both NoSQL and relational databases.

  • Proficiency handling support requests and troubleshooting production systems.

  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Splunk and Datadog.

  • Experience deploying Java applications on AWS EKS clusters (preferred).

  • Experience building low-latency, high-throughput transactional services with CI and automated testing (preferred).

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments (preferred).

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively (preferred).

  • Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills (preferred).

  • Media industry experience (preferred).

  • Hands-on Node.js/JavaScript development for AWS Lambda (preferred).

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

  • AWS certification (preferred).

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( [email protected] , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected] _.

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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