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# Core Java Developer

- **Company:** BCforward
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Enterprise Messaging Systems, NoSQL, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, AI Coding Agents, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Microservices
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1500f40cb97b16e7

## About the Role

* Java, Spring Boot, Microservices
 * AWS Cloud (ECS, S3)
 * Kafka / Messaging Technologies
 * SQL & NoSQL Databases
 * Automated Testing, TDD, CI/CD
 * Kubernetes, Distributed Systems
 * System Design & High-Performance Applications

## Description

Seeking a hands-on Java Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, Kafka, and cloud-native application development. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and support scalable, high-performance distributed systems while driving engineering best practices, automation, and AI-assisted software development initiatives., * Build and maintain secure, scalable, cloud-native applications.

 * Design reusable services and microservice-based architectures.
 * Lead technical problem-solving, code reviews, and architecture discussions.
 * Drive automation, operational stability, and engineering best practices.
 * Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.