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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Developer / Technical Lead - **Company:** BCforward - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,304.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Apache ActiveMQ, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Eclipse (Software), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Groovy, IBM WebSphere MQ, Java Architectures, Java Persistence API, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Spring Framework, JSON, Java Architecture for XML Binding, Junit, Apache Maven, Cisco Nexus Switches, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Logging, Spring-mvc, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Git, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Splunk, Dynatrace - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8e33739a-a427-487e-b368-b87b5d7360ef ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Application Programmer III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Spring MVC, and distributed systems and a proven ability to design, implement, and maintain high-volume, secure, and scalable applications that align to business objectives., * Primary skill in Spring MVC with experience on high-volume applications. * Expertise with Spring ecosystem: Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Integration, Spring Data JPA. * SOAP and REST web services, REST/JSON standards, and XML/JSON binding libraries such as JAXB, Jackson, and Gson. * 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java/J2EE and distributed systems. * Frontend familiarity with Handlebars, Foundation, and ReactJS. * Unit testing skills Junit. * Git, Maven, Nexus, Bitbucket, and Eclipse or equivalent IDE, including branching and merge strategies. * Monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace. * Messaging with WebSphere MQ or ActiveMQ and familiarity with JVM internals and performance tuning. * Experience with Groovy and strong object-oriented design and Java design patterns. * Basic knowledge of AI agents and using AI for code reviews and code authoring. Preferred Skills: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. * Exposure to Agile methodologies and collaborative team environments. * Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to technical and business stakeholders. * Analytical skills for requirement decomposition, problem solving, and constructive code reviews. * Ability to propose and drive process or technology improvements. ## Description * Provide senior Java development, technical direction, and oversight for solution delivery. * Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of complex applications using Spring MVC and related frameworks. * Ensure code quality, standards compliance, and effective CI/CD practices with Git and Maven. * Align technical solutions with business requirements and performance objectives. ## Related Videos - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Can This Elephant Dance? 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