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Sr. Java Engineer // Kubernetes // Azure // Hybrid Chicago, Illinois Hybrid Contract $50/hr - $90/hr Join a world-class engineering team at, a global leader in financial services, as they continue a large-scale modernization effort across their technology stack. This contract-to-hire role is focused on backend development using Java, Kubernetes, and public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). You’ll work in a collaborative hybrid environment, building scalable, containerized systems that power one of the most trusted names in global finance. Here’s the exciting part — this company is in the middle of a major digital transformation, modernizing legacy platforms into cloud-native distributed systems that can handle billions of transactions securely and efficiently. They’re looking for developers who want to make an impact at scale, learn from top-tier engineers, and work with cutting-edge infrastructure in a highly stable environment. If you’re passionate about building systems that matter and want to be part of a company that values growth, flexibility, and real work-life balance, this is a great place to do it. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of Java backend development experience Strong understanding of Spring Boot and microservices architecture Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms Exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Desired Skills & Experience Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems Knowledge of Terraform, Helm, or other infrastructure-as-code tools Background in financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 90% Backend 10% Frontend The Offer Bonus eligible You will receive the following benefits: 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-CD1 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 MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Posted by: Charles Deuter Specialization : Java