Senior Java Backend Developer

Job Title: Senior Java Backend Developer Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid, minimum 3 days on-site per week) Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $68.25/hr Pay rate exception of: $80.97/hr (W2) - without approval - Need to mention at the TOP of the resume. Submissions above $80.97/hr require pre-approval. Rates above $68.25/hr are rate exceptions and require approval at offer stage. Job ID: 406787 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 Backend Developer to join our team supporting the Product Master Environment (PME), the firm-wide provider of product and pricing reference data used by 400+ applications across Global Markets and Global Wealth & Investment Management. This is a hands-on development role across the full SDLC, focused on building and enhancing business-critical reference data applications. Responsibilities: Analyze business and technical requirements and design solutions for critical components. Design, develop, deliver, and provide post-production support for applications. Collaborate with global technical and business stakeholders. Own and enhance the existing application stack and implement changes across critical reference data applications. Required Skills & Qualifications: Core Java - 10+ years. Oracle SQL/PLSQL - 5+ years, with experience writing optimized queries. Python - 5+ years. Hibernate - 5+ years. Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, LLM-based coding) - 1-2 years. Financial domain knowledge. Strong understanding of unit testing concepts. Agile development experience. Preferred Skills: React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3. REST APIs. Snowflake (ELT, performance tuning, security). Databricks/Spark (Delta Lake, structured streaming). Data integration and modeling with MongoDB. Orchestration tools (Airflow, ADF, Cloud Composer), CI/CD, Git, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). Cost governance / FinOps for data platforms. Software build and release management and familiarity with development patterns. Experience working across multiple technologies and functional areas. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a record of building scalable, robust applications. Additional Details: Start: ASAP. Candidates must include current location and onsite intent on resume. Glider Candidate ID Verification required. Hours per Day: 8. Labor Type: Technical. 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. Include your current location and onsite availability.