Junior Java Developer

Junior Java Developer

 Chicago, IL

  Contract - $50-$70/hr

We are looking for a junior-to-mid level Java Engineer to join our enterprise client’s backend engineering team building services that support customer-facing platforms and partner integrations at scale. This role is well-suited for an engineer who has a solid foundation in Java development and is eager to grow their skills in microservices, cloud-native systems, and distributed architectures.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and architects in a collaborative, supportive environment that values learning, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and enhance backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and support RESTful APIs used by internal teams and external partners
• Participate in the design and implementation of microservices-based solutions
• Assist with deploying and supporting applications in Kubernetes environments
• Help monitor and troubleshoot applications using logging and observability tools
• Contribute to event-driven workflows and messaging-based systems
• Create and maintain API documentation using OpenAPI/Swagger
• Support secure authentication and authorization using OAuth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and DevOps
• Learn and adopt new tools, frameworks, and best practices with guidance from senior engineers

Required Skills & Experience

• 1–3 years of professional experience with Java
• Experience building applications with Spring Boot
• Familiarity with REST API development
• Experience using Git for source control
• Basic understanding of microservices concepts
• Exposure to containerization or orchestration tools (Kubernetes preferred)
• Strong desire to learn and grow as an engineer

Nice to Have

• Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Understanding of API gateways
• Exposure to JavaScript or TypeScript

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.