Senior Software Engineer III

BC Forward; Kentucky; On-site; USD 96,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Senior Software Engineer III to design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native microservices and APIs. You will work across the full SDLC, crafting RESTful services with Spring Boot and leveraging AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.

The role emphasizes performance tuning, security, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Java experience, strong OO design, and hands-on expertise with Terraform, Jenkins, and relational databases,

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 experience building microservices with Spring Boot.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and API integration.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including 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 with 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java applications.
• Participate in all SDLC phases including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services.
• Create and manage Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins for build, test, and deployment automation.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities.
• 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 operational procedures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements for performance and efficiency.
• Support production deployments and resolve application issues.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

AWS

CI/CD

JUnit/Mockito

Git

OO design

Algorithms

Data structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT or related

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL/MySQL/Oracle

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer III
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Duration: Contract - 15 months
Pay Range: $73/hr (W2)
Job ID: 409932

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 Software Engineer III 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, build, and operate scalable, cloud-native microservices and APIs across the full SDLC.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java applications.
• Participate in all SDLC phases including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services.
• Create and manage Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins for build, test, and deployment automation.
• Perform code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities.
• 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 operational procedures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements for performance and efficiency.
• Support production deployments and resolve application issues.

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 experience building microservices with Spring Boot.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and API integration.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including 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 with 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 containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS/SNS.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development 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 is a plus.

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.