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# Java Enterprise / Backend Software Engineer

- **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, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Computer Programming, Cursor, Distributed Systems, Eclipse (Software), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Groovy, Monitoring of Systems, IBM WebSphere MQ, Java Architectures, Java Persistence API, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Spring Framework, JSON, Java Architecture for XML Binding, Junit, Apache Maven, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Web Applications, Extensible Markup Language (XML), GitHub Copilot, Spring-mvc, ReactJS, Claude Code, Spring-boot, Software Security, SOAPAPI, Backend, Git, Vue.js, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Splunk, Dynatrace, Artifactory
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/828c3157-f6b4-4de9-bbc0-2cf30f06512b

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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.