Senior Java / Spring Boot Integration Developer

BC Forward; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Senior Java / Spring Boot Integration Developer to join our dynamic team in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will design and build integrations using Spring Boot and Spring Integration DSL, including microservices and containerized deployments.

Responsibilities include implementing REST APIs, Kafka or ActiveMQ messaging, and collaborating with DevOps on CI/CD. Strong Java, Spring, Docker, and Kubernetes experience is required, with mentoring and design leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem.
• 3+ years with Spring Integration, including channels, filters, routers, aggregators, and transformers.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP).
• Expertise with Docker, container image management, and Kubernetes deployments.
• Strong Java development skills focused on scalable, resilient, and testable code.
• Experience with Kafka, ActiveMQ, JMS, or equivalent messaging technologies.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins and GitHub.
• Knowledge of JUnit, Mockito, Spring Test, WireMock, and TestContainers.
• Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as Log4J and Splunk.
• Prior migration experience from MuleSoft or other ESB technologies to Spring-based integrations.
• Experience with API gateway frameworks such as Spring Cloud Gateway or APIM.
• Experience with distributed tracing and observability frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven success mentoring engineers and driving projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Spring Boot integrations with Spring Integration DSL, including channels, transformers, gateways, and routing.
• Implement microservices, REST APIs, and async messaging with Kafka, JMS or ActiveMQ.
• Develop reusable integration components, templates, and libraries to accelerate delivery.
• Ensure code quality through unit tests, integration tests, and automated CI pipelines.
• Design and deploy Spring Boot services to containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Partner with DevOps to integrate CI/CD, enforce image standards, and automate deployments.
• Optimize containerized workloads for scalability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, business analysts, and QA to translate requirements into solutions.
• Lead design discussions, participate in architectural reviews, and influence integration strategies.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, review code, and guide best practices.
• Communicate designs, trade-offs, and timelines to stakeholders.

Skills

Spring Boot

Spring Integration

Java

Kafka

JMS

ActiveMQ

Spring Cloud Gateway

CI/CD (Jenkins)

JUnit/Mockito

TestContainers

Distributed tracing

Logging (Log4J/Splunk)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Job description

Job Title: Senior Java / Spring Boot Integration Developer

Location: Charlotte, NC (3 days onsite, local candidates preferred)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2)

Job ID: 408640

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 / Spring Boot Integration Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Spring Boot, Spring Integration, microservices, and containerized deployments and a proven ability to design scalable integrations, implement resilient services, and lead engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build integrations using Spring Boot and Spring Integration DSL, including messaging channels, transformers, gateways, and routing patterns.
• Implement microservices, REST APIs, and asynchronous messaging solutions using Kafka, JMS, or ActiveMQ.
• Develop reusable integration components, templates, and libraries to accelerate delivery.
• Ensure code quality through unit tests, integration tests, and automated CI pipelines.
• Design and deploy Spring Boot services to containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Partner with DevOps to integrate CI/CD, enforce image standards, and automate deployments.
• Optimize containerized workloads for scalability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, business analysts, and QA to translate requirements into solutions.
• Lead design discussions, participate in architectural reviews, and influence integration strategies.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, review code, and guide best practices.
• Communicate designs, trade-offs, and timelines to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem.
• 3+ years with Spring Integration, including channels, filters, routers, aggregators, and transformers.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP).
• Expertise with Docker, container image management, and Kubernetes deployments.
• Strong Java development skills focused on scalable, resilient, and testable code.
• Experience with Kafka, ActiveMQ, JMS, or equivalent messaging technologies.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins and GitHub.
• Knowledge of JUnit, Mockito, Spring Test, WireMock, and TestContainers.
• Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as Log4J and Splunk.
• Prior migration experience from MuleSoft or other ESB technologies to Spring-based integrations.
• Experience with API gateway frameworks such as Spring Cloud Gateway or APIM.
• Experience with distributed tracing and observability frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven success mentoring engineers and driving projects end-to-end.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Background in Agile or Scrum environments.

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.

Additional Notes

Start date: ASAP. Glider: ID verification.

Candidates must list current and intended location on resume and submit at the correct rate for the location.

Maximum submissions per supplier: 3.

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.