Senior Java Enterprise / Backend Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Java Enterprise / Backend Software Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 12 months (potential contract-to-hire)

Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2)

Job ID: 410693

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 Senior Java Enterprise / Backend Software Engineer to join our team in a hybrid capacity. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java/J2EE, Spring ecosystem, REST and SOAP services, distributed systems, and application performance and a proven ability to design, build, test, and deliver scalable, compliant, and secure software for high-volume applications.

Key Details:

• Start Month: November
• Onsite Expectation: Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite per week
• Interview Process: 1-2 rounds, video or in person
• Glider: ID verification
• Sponsorship: Candidates must not require sponsorship now or in the future

Position Summary

Individual contributor responsible for developing and delivering complex software requirements to accomplish business goals within high-volume, distributed environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop software that meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.
• Design, code, and unit test solutions with clear, robust, and well-tested interfaces for seamless integration.
• Apply development and testing practices for web applications.
• Contribute to story refinement and requirement definition.
• Estimate work across the delivery lifecycle and guide the team on approach and effort.
• Perform spikes and proofs of concept to mitigate risk and validate ideas.
• Build REST and SOAP services leveraging multiple architectural components across data, application, and business layers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical complexities during story implementation.
• Contribute to integration, regression, and performance test suites; analyze reports and triage issues.
• Document and communicate deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality details.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience building high-volume applications using Java/J2EE and Spring MVC.
• Proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Integration, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA.
• Strong understanding of RESTful services and SOAP web services with XML and JSON.
• Front-end familiarity with Handlebars, Vue, and ReactJS.
• Experience with XML and JSON binding libraries such as JAXB, Jackson, and Gson.
• Unit testing with JUnit and contribution to automated test suites.
• Proficiency with Git, Maven, Artifactory, and an IDE such as Eclipse or equivalent; experience with Bitbucket and branching/merge strategies.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace.
• Familiarity with messaging queues such as WebSphere MQ or ActiveMQ; performance tuning with knowledge of JVM internals.
• Experience with Groovy and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Background in distributed systems development using Java/J2EE/web technologies and Java design patterns.
• Experience with defensive programming and application security practices.
• Familiarity with coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Cursor.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and collaborative delivery practices.
• Ability to communicate technology solutions to technical, business, and management stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills to clarify requirements and solve problems.

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.

Applicant Guidance

On your resume, please include your current location, relocation plan, availability or start date, and whether a cooling-off period is required. Maximum of 3 submissions per vendor.

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.