Java Backend Developer

BCforward • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States • from $65.05 / hour • 1d ago

Job Title: Application Programmer III Location: Charlotte, NC Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2) Job ID: 373188 About BCforward 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. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Application Programmer III to join our dynamic team on a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Core Java, Spring Boot, RESTful microservices, and Oracle SQL/PLSQL and a proven ability to design and implement BPM-aligned solutions, develop high-quality APIs, and deliver unit-tested code within Agile teams. Responsibilities: Attend business discussions and workshops to gather and clarify requirements. Analyze requirements and translate them into technical flows aligned with existing frameworks and design standards. Design, develop, and unit test Java/J2EE applications and RESTful microservices. Develop and optimize Oracle SQL scripts, stored procedures, and performance-tuned queries. Implement automated tests using the Cucumber framework and support CI/CD pipelines. Manage code repositories using Bitbucket or Git and follow branching strategies. Configure and support application messaging via MQ in UNIX and Windows environments. Create and manage JIRA items and collaborate within Agile teams. Required Skills & Qualifications: Core Java and J2EE with Spring Framework and Spring Boot. Microservices and REST API design and development. Oracle SQL/PLSQL, including stored procedures and performance tuning. Cucumber test framework and unit testing practices. Git and Bitbucket; experience with SVN is acceptable. Application messaging using MQ. Operating systems: UNIX and Windows. Experience in banking or payments development environments. Preferred Skills: Experience with Jenkins, CI/CD tooling, WinSCP, and XL Release (XLR). Familiarity with MuleSoft integration and API management. Agile delivery experience with JIRA administration and backlog management. Additional Details: Work Mode: Hybrid. Minimum of 3 days onsite per week is mandatory. Team Focus: GPO APAC development with ownership of development and unit testing on committed projects. Hours per Day: 8. Labor Type: Technical. 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 About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.