Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead

BC Forward; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Forward is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer/Technical Lead in Charlotte to drive design, development, and delivery of high-volume Java applications. You will oversee architecture, coding standards, and CI/CD practices while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in Java/J2EE, Spring MVC, and distributed systems, plus hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Security, and REST/SOAP services. Hybrid onsite work is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java/J2EE and distributed systems.
• Strong experience in designing, implementing and maintaining high-volume, secure, and scalable applications.
• Experience with Spring ecosystem and modern web services.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior Java development, technical direction, and oversight for solution delivery.
• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of complex applications using Spring MVC and related frameworks.
• Ensure code quality, standards compliance, and effective CI/CD practices with Git and Maven.
• Align technical solutions with business requirements and performance objectives.

Skills

Spring MVC

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

Spring Security

Spring Data JPA

REST/SOAP web services

JAXB/Jackson/Gson

CI/CD (Git, Maven)

Junit

Eclipse IDE

Splunk

Dynatrace

WebSphere MQ/ActiveMQ

Groovy

Handlebars/Foundation/ReactJS

UI/Frontend basics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Maven

Nexus

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Job description

Job Title: Senior Java Developer / Technical LeadLocation: Charlotte, NCDuration: Contract - 12 monthsPay Range: $65.05/hr (W2)Job ID: 408601

About BCforwardBCforward 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 DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Application Programmer III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Spring MVC, and distributed systems and a proven ability to design, implement, and maintain high-volume, secure, and scalable applications that align to business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior Java development, technical direction, and oversight for solution delivery.
• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of complex applications using Spring MVC and related frameworks.
• Ensure code quality, standards compliance, and effective CI/CD practices with Git and Maven.
• Align technical solutions with business requirements and performance objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Primary skill in Spring MVC with experience on high-volume applications.
• Expertise with Spring ecosystem: Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Integration, Spring Data JPA.
• SOAP and REST web services, REST/JSON standards, and XML/JSON binding libraries such as JAXB, Jackson, and Gson.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java/J2EE and distributed systems.
• Frontend familiarity with Handlebars, Foundation, and ReactJS.
• Unit testing skills Junit.
• Git, Maven, Nexus, Bitbucket, and Eclipse or equivalent IDE, including branching and merge strategies.
• Monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace.
• Messaging with WebSphere MQ or ActiveMQ and familiarity with JVM internals and performance tuning.
• Experience with Groovy and strong object-oriented design and Java design patterns.
• Basic knowledge of AI agents and using AI for code reviews and code authoring.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and collaborative team environments.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to technical and business stakeholders.
• Analytical skills for requirement decomposition, problem solving, and constructive code reviews.
• Ability to propose and drive process or technology improvements.

Role Logistics

• Start month: October.
• Interview process: 1-2 rounds. Video required. In-person preferred.
• Hybrid schedule: Minimum 3 days per week onsite.
• Glider process includes ID verification.

Candidate Instructions for Resume Submission

• List current location, relocation plan, and availability or start date.
• Indicate whether any cooling-off period is required.

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.