Full Stack Developer

Company : Diverse Lynx

Location : Chicago, IL, 60602

Posted Date : 16 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Software Development

Occupation : Full Stack Developer

Job Details

Job Title: Full Stack Developer
Experience: 5-8 years
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-time / Contract
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with 5-8 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, React , and Microservices Architecture , along with hands-on experience in Kafka and AWS cloud services. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and high-performing web applications end-to-end.
Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot .
Build responsive and dynamic UI components using React.js .
Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Integrate with and manage Apache Kafka for asynchronous communication and event streaming.
Deploy and maintain applications in AWS cloud environment using services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and design patterns.
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and QA engineers.
Ensure application performance, scalability, and security.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

5-8 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer.
Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
Proven expertise in React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+) for frontend development.
Deep understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
Experience with Apache Kafka for messaging and streaming data pipelines.
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, etc.).
Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices is a plus (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect).
Familiarity with unit and integration testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, etc.).
Prior experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.