Top Java Developer Jobs in Peoria, IL

As a Junior Java Developer, you will design and develop web components, perform testing, manage software deployment, and enhance existing code.

Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack Java applications (backend Java/Spring Boot, frontend React/Angular, PostgreSQL). Lead architecture decisions, mentor developers, perform code reviews, troubleshoot issues, implement testing strategies (JUnit, Cypress, Playwright), collaborate with product/QA/DevOps in Agile, and support VA mission-critical initiatives while meeting security and clearance requirements.

Design, build, and maintain scalable Java/Spring Boot backend services; implement event-driven systems with Kafka (producers/consumers, stream processing); design and optimize caching with Redis and in-memory strategies; perform performance tuning and bottleneck analysis; take end-to-end ownership of components, debug production issues, and collaborate in fast-paced environments while enforcing code quality and reusable designs.

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, secure Java backend services and APIs. Ensure reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency across microservices, databases, messaging systems, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot, profile, benchmark, and optimize systems (including ML applications) and collaborate with Kazakhstan stakeholders.

Design, build, and maintain server-side Java applications and RESTful APIs. Optimize performance and scalability, ensure security, collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and document system architecture.

Reverse-engineer TIBCO BW/MFT processes to extract business logic, then design and implement a modular Java/Spring Boot microservices replacement. Migrate protocols to Kafka/RabbitMQ/REST, translate XML transformations, ensure data persistence and consistency, and validate performance to meet existing SLAs.

Design, build, and maintain Java/J2EE multi-layer applications and APIs. Collaborate with architects and DevOps to implement CI/CD, code quality, testing, and database solutions (DB2/Oracle, PL/SQL). Support cross-team delivery, resolve technical roadblocks, and drive process improvements in an asset management/financial services context.

Analyze legacy TIBCO BusinessWorks/MFT processes to extract business logic, design and build a decoupled Java/Spring Boot microservices platform, migrate protocols to Kafka/RabbitMQ/REST, translate XML-heavy transformations to modern formats, and validate performance and SLAs to match legacy throughput.

The Senior Full Stack Java Developer will design and maintain enterprise applications using Java and modern front-end technologies while collaborating in Agile teams and mentoring junior developers.

Lead migration of legacy COBOL systems to Java-based microservices and develop scalable, secure full-stack solutions on Azure. Build RESTful APIs, optimize performance, ensure DoD cybersecurity compliance, collaborate across teams, document architectures, and participate in Agile ceremonies.

Develop and maintain Java applications using Spring Boot and Spring Batch. Design and integrate microservices, build secure high-performance REST/OData APIs, write JUnit tests, ensure code quality, and optimize SQL database queries.

Design, build, and deploy secure, high-performance, scalable cloud-native applications supporting Ariba P2P. Work full-stack in Java using Spring Boot and the SAP BTP Cloud Foundry CAP (Java) model, applying resiliency, security, and performance best practices.

Develop and maintain Java Spring Boot services with multithreading and Spring Batch. Build OData/REST APIs, write high-coverage JUnit tests, and author SQL queries. Ensure robust exception handling and code quality; collaborate on automation and UI work where needed.

Develop and maintain high-performance Java applications, work on web and mobile applications, and collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams.

Develop and optimize cross-platform 2D and 3D games using Java and libGDX for desktop, Android, and web. Collaborate with artists and designers to prototype and implement gameplay, UI, and interactive systems, maintain modular reusable code, profile and debug performance issues, and produce clear documentation and team communication.

Build and maintain straightforward 2D game features using Java and libGDX to generate high-quality training data for AI. Implement basic mechanics (sprite management, game loops, input handling), fix performance issues, participate in code reviews, document workflows, and collaborate remotely with AI experts and cross-functional teams.

The Senior Java Engineer will design complex systems, optimize performance, maintain code quality, and ensure application reliability. Responsibilities include translating requirements into applications and troubleshooting issues.

Design, implement, test, and maintain full‑stack features and services for the Cayuse Research Platform. Drive architecture, prototypes, and technical debt reduction while practicing TDD, expanding automated QA, collaborating cross‑functionally, and ensuring high quality delivery in an Agile environment.

Design, build, and support cloud-native full stack or backend Java products using TDD, CI/CD, microservices and event-driven patterns. Collaborate with product teams, provide production support, implement monitoring and ensure secure, performant systems.

The Senior Software Engineer at Ensono will design, develop, and maintain enterprise Java applications, handle technical analyses, manage middleware configurations, and implement DevOps practices.

The role involves improving Elasticsearch's distributed components, maintaining cluster coordination systems, and addressing complex issues to optimize performance and scalability.

Lead backend Java development and architecture for enterprise applications. Design and deliver scalable, resilient microservices and APIs, mentor developers, lead technical decisions, support production incidents, and implement CI/CD and cloud-native solutions on AWS.

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services and APIs for KeeperApp. Own backend components, optimize MySQL schemas/queries, ensure performance and reliability, apply secure coding practices, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver features iteratively.

Design, build, and maintain low-latency, high-availability backend services and REST APIs. Troubleshoot production issues, improve performance, write technical specs, participate in on-call rotations, and collaborate on the bot runtime platform.

Design, develop, and optimize high-performance Java backend systems. Contribute to architecture, implement core modules, troubleshoot production issues, perform code reviews, and improve scalability, availability, and reliability of distributed financial or blockchain systems.