Java ReactJS AWS Developer (8 or Above yrs of experienced professionals)

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Onsite Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Java-based microservices, modern front-end development using React, cloud-native architectures on AWS, and end-to-end testing including UI automation with Playwright, along with CI/CD and modern SDLC practices such as TDD and BDD.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

Strong Java expertise (Java 17/21/25, Spring Boot, Microservices)

Hands-on React.js experience for front-end development

Experience building RESTful APIs and full-stack applications

Strong experience with AWS Native services (Lambda, EMR, Spark, etc.)

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift

Hands-on experience with Drools Rule Engine

Strong knowledge of Relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases

Testing & Automation

Strong experience in TDD (JUnit) and BDD (Cucumber)

Hands-on experience with Playwright for UI and end-to-end test automation

Experience writing unit, integration, and service-level tests

DevOps & Tools

CI/CD tools (Jenkins)

GitHub and version control

Artifact Repository tools (Artifactory)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)

Messaging & Integration

Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQ, Kinesis, or similar messaging systems

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Architect Certification

Experience with performance tuning and monitoring tools

Exposure to large-scale distributed systems

Experience building cloud-native, event-driven architectures

Key Responsibilities

Backend & Architecture

Design and develop highly available, scalable applications using Java (17/21/25) and modern design patterns

Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architecture using Spring Boot

Contribute to system design, architecture decisions, and engineering best practices

Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of backend services

Frontend (React)

Design and develop responsive, reusable front-end components using React.js

Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and backend teams to deliver seamless user experiences

Integrate front-end applications with backend APIs

Apply front-end best practices including state management, component-based architecture, and performance optimization

Testing & Quality Engineering

Implement unit, integration, and service-level tests for backend services

Apply TDD using JUnit and BDD using Cucumber

Develop and maintain end-to-end UI automation tests using Playwright for React applications

Ensure high test coverage across backend and frontend layers

DevOps, Cloud & CI/CD

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub) to automate build, test, and deployment

Deploy and manage applications on AWS (Lambda, EMR, Spark, etc.)

Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate using Kubernetes / OpenShift (OCP preferred)

Provision infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible

Collaboration & Delivery

Collaborate within Agile / Scrum teams to deliver high-quality software solutions

Work closely with product owners, architects, and business stakeholders

Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues

Act as a technical mentor and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $86129 to $127189

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The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

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It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. 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 accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.