Remote Java Engineer

Remote Java Engineer Chicago, Illinois 100% Remote Contract $70/hr - $105/hr A recognized leader in AI-powered pricing and promotions is seeking a Contract-to-Hire Java Engineer to join their team. You will develop platforms that enable major retailers to navigate market conditions, optimize pricing and promotional strategies, and deliver higher ROI through machine learning, data analytics, and large-scale distributed systems. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for building scalable, high-performance systems using Java 8+ and Spring Boot. You will also contribute to code reviews and system design discussions, improve overall architecture, and collaborate closely with Data, DevOps, and Product teams. Required Skills & Experience + Strong Computer Science fundamentals and professional Java 8+ experience. + Proficiency in the Spring Boot framework for building REST APIs and microservices. + Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms. + Experience with relational databases and writing complex SQL queries. + Proven experience working with distributed systems and scalable backend architectures. Desired Skills & Experience + Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). + Familiarity with Kafka and Kubernetes. What You Will Be Doing + Design & Development: Build and maintain robust backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. + Database Management: Optimize SQL queries and manage relational database interactions. + Scalability: Develop large-scale distributed systems capable of handling high-throughput data pipelines. + Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, system design, and architectural improvements. Tech Breakdown + 100% Backend Engineering The Offer + Competitive hourly rate with a clear path toward full-time conversion. + Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. #LI-1 You will receive the following benefits: + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRPu2019s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Posted by: Lam Tru Specialization: + Java

Created: 2026-02-06