Software Engineer - Java Developer III

Job Title: Senior Developer - Java Team

Location: (City, State)
Duration: Contract - 6 months
Pay Range: $68/hr $73/hr (W2)
Job ID: 406593

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 Developer - Java Team to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices and a proven ability to lead design and delivery of complex, scalable features while mentoring engineers and managing risk.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design and development of complex features with focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture guidance, code reviews, and mentoring.
• Drive engineering best practices including coding standards, testing strategies, and CI/CD improvements.
• Partner with product, architecture, and leadership to shape technical direction and influence the roadmap.
• Identify and resolve system-level issues, including production incidents and recurring defects.
• Contribute to and lead communities of practice to promote knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Evaluate and introduce technologies that improve efficiency and solution quality.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and technical gaps, and drive mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical mentorship and lead initiatives without direct people management responsibility.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or comparable experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience with leadership in delivering complex solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Java (8 or above) and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Strong experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design, system architecture, and design patterns.
• Strong experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework/Spring Boot, Gradle or similar build tools, and Docker/containerization.
• Experience with Node.js and Angular or similar frameworks.
• Strong understanding of networking, APIs, and integration patterns.
• Expertise with Git/GitHub and modern development workflows.
• Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and regulatory considerations.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience leading incident response and post-incident reviews.
• Background in financial services or regulated environments.

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!

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