Java Backend / Full-Stack Engineer

• Ensure software meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.
• Design, code, and unit test solutions with clear, robust, and well-tested interfaces for seamless integration.
• Apply sound development and testing practices for web applications.
• Contribute to story refinement and requirement definition.
• Estimate effort and guide delivery through the lifecycle.
• Perform spikes or proofs of concept to mitigate risk or validate new ideas.
• Utilize multiple architectural components across data, application, and business layers.
• Assist the team in resolving technical complexities.
• Enhance integration, regression, and performance test suites, analyze test reports, and triage issues.
• Document and communicate deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality details.

We are seeking a Senior Java Backend / Full-Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java/J2EE, Spring ecosystem, RESTful and SOAP services, and distributed systems and a proven ability to deliver complex, high-volume, secure applications that meet functional and non-functional requirements., * Experience building and supporting high-volume applications.

• Expertise with Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Integration, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA.
• Strong understanding of SOAP web services with XML and JSON, and experience building RESTful services.
• Working knowledge of front-end technologies such as Handlebars, Vue, and ReactJS.
• Proficiency with XML and JSON binding libraries (JAXB, Jackson, Gson).
• Unit testing with JUnit and contribution to automated test suites.
• Experience with Git, Git branching and merge strategies, Bitbucket, Maven, Artifactory, and Eclipse or equivalent IDE.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace.
• Familiarity with MQ technologies (WebSphere MQ or ActiveMQ).
• Experience in performance tuning and understanding of JVM internals.
• Experience with Groovy scripting.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills and knowledge of Java design patterns.
• Experience in distributed systems development using Java/J2EE and web technologies.
• Practice in defensive programming and application security.
• Experience with GitHub and Copilot.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and collaborative team environments.
• Ability to communicate complex technology solutions to technical, business, and management audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills for requirement breakdown and problem solving.

• Start month: November.
• Onsite expectation: Hybrid, minimum three days onsite per week in Newark, DE.
• Interview process: One to two rounds. Video or in-person required. Glider ID verification.
• Sponsorship: Candidates must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Submission guidance: Maximum three submissions per vendor.

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.

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.