Java Backend Engineer — AI & Microservices, TDD-Driven

BCForward; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Java Developer to join a Columbus, OH project that modernizes an approvals platform. The role emphasizes strong Java backend skills, data processing experience, and AI engineering capabilities for Agentic AI and related tools.

The contract is short-term with potential extension, and workers will contribute to moving logic into middleware and deploying microservices. Candidates should demonstrate TDD proficiency, independence, and solid communication while tackling scalable

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of TDD and unit testing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and learning ability.

Responsibilities

• Modernize an outdated approvals platform.
• Decommission approximately 10 stored procedures.
• Move business logic into middleware.
• Deploying microservices within a modern architecture.

Skills

TDD & Unit Testing

Independent work

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Java backend expertise

Job description

BCforward is seeking a Java Developer to join a Columbus, OH project that modernizes an approvals platform. The role emphasizes strong Java backend skills, data processing experience, and AI engineering capabilities for Agentic AI and related tools.

The contract is short-term with potential extension, and workers will contribute to moving logic into middleware and deploying microservices. Candidates should demonstrate TDD proficiency, independence, and solid communication while tackling scalable