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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Java / Spring Boot Middleware Engineer - **Company:** BC Forward - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,304.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Middleware, Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS), Release Management, Service Development Studio, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Spring-boot, Build Management, Jax Ws, Restful APIs, Jenkins - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74267232-senior-java-spring-boot-middleware-engineer ## About the Role 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., * 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. ## Description * 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. ## Related Videos - [Bootiful Spring Boot 3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/537-bootiful-spring-boot-3) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) ## Related Articles - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers)