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Job Title: Custom Software Engineer
Location: Jersey City, NJ (In Office, local candidates only)
Duration: Contract - 10 months (high chance of extension)
Pay Range: $50/hr - $51.47/hr (W2)
Job ID: 406465
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Custom Software Engineer to join our team onsite in Jersey City. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the full software lifecycle, Python (Django, FastAPI), application architecture and design patterns, and Terraform and a proven ability to design, build, and deliver scalable, high-performing custom applications end to end. This role requires five days per week onsite with no relocation or travel expense coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and enhance custom software components and services across systems and applications.
- Apply modern frameworks, patterns, and agile practices to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical leadership, including owning team decisions and mentoring engineers.
- Collaborate with multiple teams to define requirements, make key design decisions, and ensure quality delivery.
- Diagnose and resolve complex issues within the team and across dependent teams.
- Develop high-quality Python services and APIs using Django and FastAPI.
- Implement and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Software lifecycle expertise, including design, implementation, testing, and delivery (8+ years).
- Expert Python development with frameworks such as Django and FastAPI (8+ years).
- Application architecture and design patterns for distributed systems and APIs (8+ years).
- Terraform for infrastructure as code and environment provisioning (8+ years).
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Local to Jersey City. Onsite availability five days per week.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving with clear communication.
- Experience with Private Cloud and Public Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Terraform operations and best practices.
- Apache Kafka.
Additional Details:
- In Office role. No remote or hybrid option.
- No relocation, travel, or expense coverage.
- No vaccination mandate. No visa restrictions. Industry experience not required.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Interested? Apply Now!
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.