Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead

BCforward; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead to join our team in Newark, DE on a 12-month contract. The role requires leading design and delivery of scalable Java enterprise applications using Core Java, Spring, RESTful services, and distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will drive architecture, code reviews, and secure development practices while guiding teams through the SDLC. Onsite expectation is hybrid with at least 3 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Core Java and J2EE with enterprise and distributed systems experience.
• Strong OOP fundamentals and Java design patterns.
• Spring: Boot, MVC, Security, Integration, Data JPA.
• RESTful services, JSON; SOAP knowledge.
• Secure coding practices and code reviews.
• Monitoring with Splunk and Dynatrace in production.
• Git, Maven, JUnit; performance tuning for high-volume apps.
• GitHub Copilot for Java with AI code quality validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-volume Java applications.
• Uphold technical architecture, design patterns, coding standards.
• Guide SDLC processes with code reviews and secure practices.
• Design and integrate REST/SOAP services with robust contracts.
• Implement Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Integration, Spring Data JPA.
• Optimize performance and reliability of distributed systems and APIs.
• Establish monitoring and observability using Splunk and Dynatrace.
• Leverage AI-assisted workflows to accelerate development and testing.

Skills

Core Java/J2EE

Spring Framework

RESTful services

Distributed systems

OOP fundamentals

Java design patterns

Git Maven JUnit

Performance tuning

Monitoring: Splunk

Monitoring: Dynatrace

GitHub Copilot for Java

AI-assisted coding review

Tools

Splunk

Dynatrace

Git

Maven

JUnit

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Job Title: Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead

Location: Newark, DE

Duration: Contract – 12 months

Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2)

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 Java Developer / Technical Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Core Java, Spring Framework, RESTful services, and distributed systems and a proven ability to lead design and delivery of scalable enterprise applications aligned to business objectives.

Key Details:

• Start Month: November

• Onsite Expectation: Hybrid with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week

• Interview: 1-2 rounds, video or in person

• Screening: Glider ID verification

Position Summary:

This Sr Java Developer role provides technical leadership, direction, and oversight to development teams for the delivery of scalable, high-quality technology solutions. The role leads design, development, implementation, and maintenance of complex enterprise applications while ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategy. The position establishes technical architecture and design standards, guides teams through the software development lifecycle, reviews code quality, and enforces engineering best practices, security standards, and development policies. The developer collaborates with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions and demonstrates expertise across architecture, application development, integration, performance optimization, cloud technologies, and software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design and development of high-volume, enterprise-scale Java applications.

• Define and uphold technical architecture, design patterns, and coding standards.

• Guide teams through the SDLC with code reviews and secure engineering practices.

• Design and integrate RESTful and SOAP-based services with robust contracts.

• Implement Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Integration, and Spring Data JPA solutions.

• Optimize performance and reliability for distributed systems and APIs.

• Establish monitoring and observability practices using tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace.

• Leverage GitHub Copilot to accelerate development, refactoring, and unit testing while validating AI-generated code for quality and security.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Core Java and Java/J2EE with enterprise and distributed systems experience.

• Strong OOP fundamentals and application of Java design patterns.

• Spring ecosystem: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Integration, Spring Data JPA.

• API development: RESTful services, REST/JSON standards, and working knowledge of SOAP.

• Strong coding standards, code reviews, and secure coding practices.

• Monitoring and production support using Splunk and Dynatrace.

• Proficiency with Git, Maven, JUnit, and performance tuning for high-volume applications.

• Experience using GitHub Copilot for Java and Spring Boot code generation, REST API development, JUnit test creation, refactoring, and secure coding recommendations, with validation of AI-generated code for correctness, performance, security, and standards adherence.

• Demonstrated ability to improve developer productivity through prompt engineering and AI-assisted workflows.

Preferred Skills:

• Full-stack development experience.

• Experience with cloud-native or containerized applications.

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Familiarity with modern observability and site reliability engineering practices.

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.