Senior Software Engineer - Back End IV

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Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Back End IV

Location: (City, State)

Duration: Contract - 7 months

Pay Range: $85/hr $95/hr (W2)

Job ID: 373567

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 Principal Java/J2EE Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java/J2EE, AWS cloud services, Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code, and web services and a proven ability to design, build, and deliver scalable, secure enterprise applications while leading teams and driving architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise applications using Java/J2EE.
• Architect and implement solutions leveraging AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, and API Gateway.
• Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code with Terraform for provisioning and managing AWS resources.
• Develop and consume RESTful web services with attention to performance, security, and scalability.
• Provide technical leadership and foster best practices in software development and architecture.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and plans.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote continuous learning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production systems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools and practices to improve delivery.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 9+ years of Java/J2EE development for enterprise applications.
• Expert proficiency in Java and Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Security.
• Extensive experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures.
• Proven experience designing and implementing Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code.
• Demonstrable expertise with RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging patterns.
• Hands-on with containerization and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  
  

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.

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