Java Developer

Job Title: Senior Java / Spring Boot Middleware Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC / Newark, DE (Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite) Duration: Contract - 11 months Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2) Job ID: 408356 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 an Application Programmer III with deep Spring Boot and core Java expertise to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in middleware service development, SOAP/REST web services, and CI/CD and a proven ability to deliver robust, compliant, and well-tested service integrations that meet business goals. Responsibilities: Ensure software meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements. Write code and unit tests and integrate solutions with clear, robust, and well-tested interfaces. Contribute to story refinement and definition of requirements. Estimate effort across the delivery lifecycle and guide the team on sizing. Perform spikes and proofs of concept to mitigate risk and validate approaches. Develop code to acceptance criteria and compliance standards. Design and build solutions using multiple architectural components across data, application, and business layers. Assist in resolving technical complexities for in-scope stories. Contribute to integration, regression, and performance test suites and triage test issues. Document and communicate deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality details. Participate in and coach team members through CI/CD events, including branching, pull requests, triage, conflict resolution, and release notes. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong proficiency in Spring Boot for service integration solutions. 8+ years of experience in middleware service development. Core Java expertise and solid understanding of design patterns and design thinking. Familiarity with SOAP and REST web services and related technologies such as JAX-WS, JAX-RS, and XML. Experience designing and developing web services as a service provider. Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to build effective partnerships quickly. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality results under deadlines. Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and openness to learning new technologies. Preferred Skills: Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira and Jenkins. Experience with CI/CD practices and release management. Additional Details Approved locations: NC1-025-07-22 Charlotte, DE5-021-03-03 Newark. No location preference within these sites. Start month: September or October. Max three submissions per vendor. Interview process: One to two rounds. Video required. In-person required. Glider ID verification. Schedule: Hybrid, minimum three days per week onsite. 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. On your resume, you should include your current location, relocation plans, availability or start date, and any cooling-off requirements.