PTR Global
Java Software Engineer (W2 only)
Chicago, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
PTR Global is hiring a Java Software Engineer (W2 only) on a full-time basis. This is an on-site role based in Chicago, Illinois, US.
- Company
- PTR Global
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
- Oct 25, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what PTR Global publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Duration: Contract to Hire
Location: Chicago, Illinois 60603 (All days onsite)
*** W2 only***
Key Skills:
• Java, Spring Boot, AWS services handling Data, AWS Glue, and Kafka
• Min. 3 years of Java
• Basic understanding: Kafka/ Kubernetes
• Good problem-solving skills, collaboration, communication
Job Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain applications using Apache Spark and Java
• Work with different aspects of spark echo system including Datasets, Spark SQL and Scalability support
• Work with business analysts and lead engineers to understand requirements and designs for implementing software solutions
• Work on performance improvement activities to support spark applications to process millions of data elements everyday
• Production support and troubleshooting activities to uncover the issues in the spark applications
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect