Java Full Stack Engineer

Role: Java Full Stack Engineer

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Job Type: Full Time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java-based microservices, cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices such as TDD/BDD.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly available and scalable applications using Java and modern design patterns
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Collaborate within Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and coverage
• Work with cloud platforms to deploy and manage applications
• Monitor application performance and ensure high availability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders and architects
• Contribute to system design, architecture decisions, and best practices

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Java development (Java 17/21/25, Spring Boot, Microservices) and backend services
• Proven expertise in software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins)
• Experience with GitHub and version control systems
• Experience with Artifact Repository tools (Artifactory)
• Strong knowledge of AWS Native, AWS services (Lambda, EMR, Spark, etc.)
• Experience with Docker / Kubernetes (OCP preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Drools Rule Engine
• Strong experience in TDD (JUnit) and BDD (Cucumber)
• Experience with Relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases
• Experience in writing unit and service-level tests
• Knowledge of high availability and scalability design
• Experience with API architecture and development
• Infrastructure provisioning experience using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible
• Understanding of messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQ, Kinesis

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Architect Certification
• Experience in performance tuning and monitoring tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environments
• Adaptability in working with business and technical teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with front-end technologies (React/Angular)
• Exposure to large-scale distributed systems"

Life at Capgemini:

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

Disclaimer:

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please get in touch with your recruiting contact.

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