Java Developer

BCforward; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Senior Software Engineer III in Cincinnati to design, develop, and support scalable Java applications. The role emphasizes Spring Boot microservices, AWS cloud services, Terraform IaC, and Jenkins CI/CD pipelines across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of Java experience, strong OO design, and proficiency with REST APIs and relational databases. This contract position spans ~2 months with a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of professional Java development.
• Strong Java 8/11/17 and OO design.
• Hands-on microservices with Spring Boot.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and API integration.
• AWS services and Terraform experience.
• CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
• Git and relational DBs (PostgreSQL/MySQL/Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java applications.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices with Spring Boot.
• Create Cloud-native solutions on AWS.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
• Manage Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
• Perform code reviews and debugging.
• Collaborate with architects and product teams.
• Ensure security, coding standards, and compliance.
• Support deployments and monitor performance.
• Create technical docs and runbooks.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD (Jenkins)

REST APIs

Microservices

Git

PostgreSQL/MySQL

JUnit/Mockito

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer III

Location: Cincinnati Ohio 45202

Duration: Contract - 2 months

Pay Range: $70/hr to $72/hr

Job ID: 410683

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 a Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD with Jenkins and a proven ability to design, deliver, and support scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, high-performance Java applications.
• Participate across the SDLC from requirements and design through deployment and support.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services.
• Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins to automate build, test, and deploy processes.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, business analysts, and cross-functional teams.
• Integrate applications with internal and external systems via APIs, messaging, and cloud services.
• Conduct performance tuning, optimization, and application monitoring.
• Implement security best practices, coding standards, and compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and runbooks.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Support production deployments and resolve application issues as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience using Java.
• Strong experience with Java 8/11/17 and object-oriented design principles.
• Hands-on microservices development with Spring Boot.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and API integration.
• Proficiency with AWS services: EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, and VPC.
• Experience using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Proficiency with Git and source code management practices.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS/SNS.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, ELK, Grafana, or Prometheus.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and cloud security principles.
• AWS certification such as Developer Associate or Solutions Architect.

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.