Java Enterprise / Backend Software Engineer

Individual contributor responsible for developing and delivering complex software requirements to accomplish business goals within high-volume, distributed environments., * Develop software that meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.

• Design, code, and unit test solutions with clear, robust, and well-tested interfaces for seamless integration.
• Apply development and testing practices for web applications.
• Contribute to story refinement and requirement definition.
• Estimate work across the delivery lifecycle and guide the team on approach and effort.
• Perform spikes and proofs of concept to mitigate risk and validate ideas.
• Build REST and SOAP services leveraging multiple architectural components across data, application, and business layers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical complexities during story implementation.
• Contribute to integration, regression, and performance test suites; analyze reports and triage issues.
• Document and communicate deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality details.

We are seeking a Senior Java Enterprise / Backend Software Engineer to join our team in a hybrid capacity. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java/J2EE, Spring ecosystem, REST and SOAP services, distributed systems, and application performance and a proven ability to design, build, test, and deliver scalable, compliant, and secure software for high-volume applications., * Experience building high-volume applications using Java/J2EE and Spring MVC.

• Proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Integration, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA.
• Strong understanding of RESTful services and SOAP web services with XML and JSON.
• Front-end familiarity with Handlebars, Vue, and ReactJS.
• Experience with XML and JSON binding libraries such as JAXB, Jackson, and Gson.
• Unit testing with JUnit and contribution to automated test suites.
• Proficiency with Git, Maven, Artifactory, and an IDE such as Eclipse or equivalent; experience with Bitbucket and branching/merge strategies.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace.
• Familiarity with messaging queues such as WebSphere MQ or ActiveMQ; performance tuning with knowledge of JVM internals.
• Experience with Groovy and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Background in distributed systems development using Java/J2EE/web technologies and Java design patterns.
• Experience with defensive programming and application security practices.
• Familiarity with coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Cursor.

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 delivery practices.
• Ability to communicate technology solutions to technical, business, and management stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills to clarify requirements and solve problems.

• 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.