Job Specifications
2 year contract for a Java/AWS Full Stack Developer role with a leading client in Peoria, IL! This is a fully onsite role with optional benefits (medical/dental/vision insurance). APPLY NOW IF INTERESTED!
Title: Java/AWS Full Stack Developer
Location: Peoria, IL
Workplace type: Fully onsite (M-F regular 40 hour work week)
Type: Contract
Pay: range $56-59.75/hour on w2
Length: 24months- possibility to extend
Screenings: no tech, full panel drug and background once hired
+optional benefits, long term contract with ability to extend or convert to full time
Must haves:
Bachelor’s degree preferred with 7-8+ years experience in this capacity. ( this goes for Masters degree as well)
NO degree, they must have a minimum of 10+ years experience
8+ years of experience in full stack development.
Strong proficiency in Java, Angular, and AWS.
Experience with PostgreSQL, DB2, and Snowflake.
PostgreSQL database experience
Excellent communication and collaboration skills — “Swiss Army knife” type who can manage bottlenecks and coordinate across teams under tight deadlines
(Desired)
Familiarity with Snaplogic, Qlik, and Salesforce integrations.
Experience with Kafka, Docker, and serverless architectures.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
Job Title: Full Stack Developer
Job Description
As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications supporting the clients digital operations and product quality initiatives. You’ll work across the full stack—from Angular-based frontends to Java microservices and AWS cloud infrastructure—driving innovation and mentoring junior developers
Project Overview
Initiative: Parts Pricing Transformation
Transitioning from legacy systems to a custom Java/AWS application
Focused on modernizing architecture and improving performance/scalability
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, and maintain full stack applications (approx. 70% backend / 30% frontend)
Frontend: Angular
Backend: Java, AWS, REST APIs
Database: PostgreSQL (required); DB2 (nice to have); Snowflake (bonus)
Cloud/Monitoring: CloudWatch, SageMaker (nice to have)
Participate in code reviews, testing, bug resolution, and quality improvements
Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to understand business needs
Contribute to architectural design discussions and technical strategy
Required Skills
Top Skills:
Strong full stack development background (Java + AWS + Angular)
PostgreSQL database experience
Excellent communication and collaboration skills — “Swiss Army knife” type who can manage bottlenecks and coordinate across teams under tight deadlines
Experience Level:
7+ years of professional development experience
High mid-level to senior resource preferred
Interview Process
Technical Interview – with Tech Lead and Architect
Soft Skills Interview – with team members
Typical task breakdown:
Architecture & Development: Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java (Spring Boot) and Angular.
Build and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless functions on AWS (e.g., Lambda, Fargate, API Gateway, S3, Cognito).
Develop responsive UI components and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
Cloud & DevOps: Deploy and monitor applications using AWS CloudWatch, Amazon EMR, and SageMaker for asynchronous inference.
Integrate CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Git, and SonarQube.
Collaboration & Leadership: Lead technical discussions and code reviews.
Mentor junior developers and promote best practices in software engineering.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, product owners, and business analysts.
Interaction with team: Current team is 7 folks, working with business partners as well.
About the Company
In 2010, Swoon launched an agile, client-focused team that is not only savvy in our core industries but elbow-deep, every day, getting to know the strongest talent in the technology and professional fields.
Today, Swoon is one of the fastest-growing talent and consulting firms in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Mexico with an expanding client roster of Fortune 1000 companies, Best-of Awards, and legions of talent in our network.
We are a WBENC-certified company founded by industry leaders with 100+ years of combined exp...
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