Title: Java Backend Services Developer V Location: Virtual, Illinois (Remote) Length: 6+ months W2 Only Pay Range: $82-$92 Location: United States Job Description: Job#: 3041159 Job Description: Role Overview This position involves managing Java/Java EE application development and providing expertise throughout the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing. The role requires defining site objectives by analyzing user requirements and envisioning system features and functionality. Key Responsibilities - Design and develop user interfaces for internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and feature priorities throughout the development life cycle. - Determine design methodologies and tool sets, completing programming using various languages and software products. - Define site objectives by analyzing user requirements and envisioning system features and functionality. - Design and conduct tests to ensure application quality and performance. - Troubleshoot development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms. - Support users by developing documentation and assistance tools. Required Qualifications Experience: 10+ years of hands-on JAVA/Spring Boot development experience. Technical Skills: - Strong understanding of cloud and event-driven architecture, microservices, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) architectural style. - Proficiency with AWS, Java, and Spring Boot. - Hands-on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms. - Object-Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns. - Knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL, and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate). - Experience in the Spring Framework. - Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC). Preferred Qualifications - Experience creating microservices. - Experience with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and Kafka. - Experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift (Red Hat). Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems. Employee Type: Contract Remote: Yes Location: Virtual, IL, US Job Type: Date Posted: July 6, 2026 Pay Range: $82 - $92 per hour