Application Programmer III

US Diversity Job Search; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward seeks an Application Programmer III in Addison, TX, with 3 days onsite. The contract (12 months) covers full-stack design, development, and maintenance using ReactJS and Java Spring Boot, including RESTful APIs, Kafka integrations, and containerized deployments.

3 days onsite in Addison, with option for Jersey City, NJ. Requires 5+ years in full-stack roles, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, and strong SQL performance skills. Agile experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience in full-stack roles.
• Strong proficiency in ReactJS, including components, hooks, and state management (Redux or Context API).
• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot for RESTful services.
• Experience with OpenShift containers.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of databases with strong SQL and performance tuning skills.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful web services.
• Understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), Kafka, and modern tooling (Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).
• Knowledge of Git and version control best practices.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Ability to diagnose and optimize application performance across the stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack features using ReactJS and Java Spring Boot.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs with attention to performance and security.
• Implement Kafka-based integrations and microservices where applicable.
• Develop responsive, accessible UI components and manage state effectively.
• Write efficient SQL, tune queries, and ensure reliable data persistence.
• Containerize services and support deployments on OpenShift, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize front-end and back-end components.
• Collaborate in Agile teams and contribute to code reviews and best practices.

Skills

Full-stack development

ReactJS

Java Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

OpenShift

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL performance

Git

Agile/Scrum

HTML5/CSS3/JS

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

Kubernetes

Webpack

Babel

npm/yarn

Job description

Job Title: Application Programmer III

Location: Addison, TX or Jersey City, NJ (3 days onsite required)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2)

Job ID: 409650

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack features using ReactJS and Java Spring Boot.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs with attention to performance and security.
• Implement Kafka-based integrations and microservices where applicable.
• Develop responsive, accessible UI components and manage state effectively.
• Write efficient SQL, tune queries, and ensure reliable data persistence.
• Containerize services and support deployments on OpenShift, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize front-end and back-end components.
• Collaborate in Agile teams and contribute to code reviews and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience in full-stack roles.
• Strong proficiency in ReactJS, including components, hooks, and state management (Redux or Context API).
• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot for RESTful services.
• Experience with OpenShift containers.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of databases with strong SQL and performance tuning skills.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful web services.
• Understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), Kafka, and modern tooling (Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).
• Knowledge of Git and version control best practices.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Ability to diagnose and optimize application performance across the stack.

Preferred Skills

• UI/UX best practices with collaboration experience alongside designers.
• CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Performance optimization across UI and backend layers.
• Unit testing frameworks: Jest, React Testing Library, JUnit, Mockito.
• Automated front-end build and testing tools: Webpack, Vite, Cypress, Playwright.
• Database performance tuning and PL/SQL optimization.
• State management libraries such as Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or MobX.
• Security best practices, including OAuth2, JWT, secure coding, and data protection.
• DevOps-oriented practices and deployment automation support.
• Experience in large enterprise or financial services environments.

Why BCforward?

• 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.

Additional Details

Onsite requirement: 3 days per week in Addison, TX or Jersey City, NJ.

Start date: ASAP.

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.