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Java Software Engineer

BC Forward Chicago, IL (Onsite) Contractor
$56.00 - $62.00/Hour
Java Software Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer - Intermediate for an opportunity in Chicago, IL!

Position Title: Software Engineer - Intermediate

Location: Chicago, IL

Expected Duration: 6 months

Job Type: Contract, [On-Site]

Pay Range: [$56] to [$62]


Description

* Develop and maintain applications using Apache Spark and Java
* Work with different aspects of spark echo system including Datasets, Spark SQL and Scalability support
* Work with business analysts and lead engineers to understand requirements and designs for implementing software solutions
* Work on performance improvement activities to support spark applications to process millions of data elements everyday
* Production support and troubleshooting activities to uncover the issues in the spark applications
* Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
* Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
* Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience
* Work experience on Data Engineering domain
* Hands-on practical experience in system design (simple), application development, testing, and operational stability
* Proficient in coding in one or more languages including Java
* Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a corporate environment with Java, Spark Framework and Database querying languages (any SQL usage experience)
* Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
* Experience working in an Agile Software Development Environment

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.



Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 249814 when responding to this ad.


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Salary Details

This salary was provided in the Job Posting.
$56-$62
Hourly Salary

Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Job Type

Banking

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

02/06/2026

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