BCforward is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in Wilmington, DE for a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity. In this role, you will design, develop, and operate cloud-native applications, Java backend microservices, and event-driven architectures across multi-cloud environments for a financial services client. Key qualifications include 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, and hands-on expertise with AWS/Azure services and Apache Kafka.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Rate: $65/hr to $70/hr on W2
Engagement: 6-month contract with conversion potential to Full-Time Employee (FTE)
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native applications and backend services using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and Azure.
Build, operate, and optimize event-driven streaming solutions leveraging Apache Kafka for pub/sub messaging.
Establish CI/CD pipelines, practice TDD, enforce cloud security controls, and coach teams on Agile frameworks and engineering patterns.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Wilmington, DE
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
$65–$70 Per Hour
Qualifications
Requirements and Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering and cloud application development.
Strong technical background in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API design, and Apache Kafka streaming.
Practical experience across AWS and Azure cloud platforms, containerization, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD pipelines.
Deep knowledge of TDD, secure coding, application resiliency, and multi-OS enterprise architecture.
Leadership experience coaching technical teams, promoting Agile practices, or publishing technical best practices is preferred.
About Company
BCforward is a global technology services and workforce solutions firm dedicated to connecting high-performing engineering talent with industry-leading enterprise organizations.
Skills
Software Engineering
Cloud Applications
Java
spring boot
RESTful API
Apache Kafka
AWS
Azure Cloud
Skills
Cloud Applicationsunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Financial Servicesunmatched
Javaunmatched
Microservicesunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
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