Senior Application Support/Technical Lead

BCforward; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Senior Application Support/Technical Lead to support the Global Community Opportunity portfolio (GCO) across Java and .NET environments. This contract role focuses on BAU delivery, releases, and production stability, with onsite work in Plano, TX or Charlotte, NC and an October start.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years experience leading enterprise applications, strong Jira/Kanban practices, and hands-on SQL Server/Oracle, SSIS, and related tooling.

Qualifications

• 7+ years supporting enterprise applications as a Feature Lead, Technical Lead, or Senior Application Support engineer.
• Strong expertise in either Java/J2EE with Spring and Hibernate or .NET (.NET Framework / .NET Core), with working knowledge of the other preferred.
• Proficiency with Jira and Kanban-based delivery practices.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Oracle, SSIS, Autosys, Bitbucket, XLR, Release Manager, ITSM, Secrets Vault, NPT remediations in LLE (SDInfo), ARM, myCTO, and myTechnology.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead BAU development and support for the GCO portfolio.
• Manage and prioritize work using Jira and Kanban boards.
• Coordinate across development, infrastructure, database, and support teams.
• Drive issue resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and delivery commitments.
• Support and maintain applications across Java and .NET environments.
• Analyze and resolve application, infrastructure, and data-related issues.
• Plan deployments, execute releases, and support production operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver enhancements and technical solutions.
• Lead NPT remediations in LLE environments, including SDInfo activities.
• Oversee Secrets Vault activities and password rotation processes.
• Coordinate code promotions via Bitbucket and XLR, and manage CRQs through Release Manager and ITSM processes.
• Support Autosys scheduling, SSIS packages, and data integration workflows.
• Utilize ARM and myCTO for environment and server analysis, and create requests in myTechnology.
• Support SQL Server and Oracle, including query development, tuning, and data issue remediation.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring/Hibernate

.NET

Jira

Kanban

SQL Server

Oracle

SSIS

Autosys

Bitbucket

XLR

Release Manager

ITSM

Secrets Vault

NPT remediations in LLE (SDInfo)

ARM

myCTO

myTechnology

Tools

Bitbucket

XLR

Autosys

SSIS

Release Manager

ITSM

Secrets Vault

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Senior Application Support/Technical Lead

Location: Plano, TX or Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 11 months

Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2)

Job ID: 410084

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 Senior Application Support/Technical Lead to join our dynamic team supporting the Global Community Opportunity (GCO) application portfolio for the CyberGrants project. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise application support across Java and .NET and a proven ability to lead BAU delivery, manage releases, and ensure production stability. This role is onsite and targets an October start.

Responsibilities

• Lead BAU development and support for the GCO portfolio.
• Manage and prioritize work using Jira and Kanban boards.
• Coordinate across development, infrastructure, database, and support teams.
• Drive issue resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and delivery commitments.
• Support and maintain applications across Java and .NET environments.
• Analyze and resolve application, infrastructure, and data-related issues.
• Plan deployments, execute releases, and support production operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver enhancements and technical solutions.
• Lead NPT remediations in LLE environments, including SDInfo activities.
• Oversee Secrets Vault activities and password rotation processes.
• Coordinate code promotions via Bitbucket and XLR, and manage CRQs through Release Manager and ITSM processes.
• Support Autosys scheduling, SSIS packages, and data integration workflows.
• Utilize ARM and myCTO for environment and server analysis, and create requests in myTechnology.
• Support SQL Server and Oracle, including query development, tuning, and data issue remediation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years supporting enterprise applications as a Feature Lead, Technical Lead, or Senior Application Support engineer.
• Strong expertise in either Java/J2EE with Spring and Hibernate or .NET (.NET Framework / .NET Core), with working knowledge of the other preferred.
• Proficiency with Jira and Kanban-based delivery practices.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Oracle, SSIS, Autosys, Bitbucket, XLR, Release Manager, ITSM, Secrets Vault, NPT remediations in LLE (SDInfo), ARM, myCTO, and myTechnology.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with clear written and verbal communication.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD, SDLC, and release governance best practices.

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.

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.

ONSITE REQUIRED. October start targeted.