Senior Java and Cloud Developer

Senior Java and Cloud Developer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Java and Cloud Developer and a hybrid role for Chicago, IL

Position Title: Senior Java and Cloud Developer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Anticipated Start Date: 7th -July-2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 months contract to permanent

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY), [CONTRACT], [Onsite]

Pay Range: $45.85/hr - $50.85/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

Description - External

Digital Technology team designs, develops, and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architecture, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Job overview and responsibilities:

If you have what it takes to bridge the gap between innovation and flawless execution, join our team and help build an industry-leading platforms to transform our customer's journey.

You will develop critical frameworks and core business capabilities, as well as, modernize legacy services, in an industry leading 24/7 operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing critical software systems and/or applications with a focus on continually improving our customer's journey
• Full stack developer working on critical frameworks, core business capabilities and modernization of legacy services as applications are migrated to the cloud
• Work with AWS native technologies such as EC2, EKS, Lambda, AmazonMQ, API Gateway, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, etc.
• Design and develop advanced applications using JAVA and other open-source technologies
• Work on serverless technologies, services and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes etc.)
• Recommend system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of alternative solutions
• Ensure regulatory compliance requirements are addressed (e.g., PCI, PII, GDPR)
• Demonstrate an innovative mentality by staying aware of new developments within the technology space and identify which new technologies to adapt to provide value to our business.

• Ensure commitments are delivered on time, pass unit testing, meet functional and non-functional requirements
• Support enterprise quality assurance teams
• Work closely with team members in agile development environment where continuous integration and continuous delivery are critical
• Support, maintain, and document software functionality.
• Support development to maximize cloud native adoption
• Size and estimate development efforts. Define and manage development build plans.
• Analyze and refactor code periodically to keep it up to standards

Qualifications - External

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, other related field or 8 years of equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in application design, development, SDLC lifecycle
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Apache Camel, and other open-source technologies
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with eventing
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with foundational AWS Services (such as, EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudTrail, CloudFront, Lambda, EKS, and/or ECS)
• Experience with analytic tools such as ELK Stack, Google Analytics, or AppD
• Experience working with high performance teams in an agile development environment where continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) are critical
• Experience with security principles like OAUTH and SAML
• Demonstrate knowledge of software engineering best practices such as version control, software packaging and software release management
• Must be self-motivated, possess strong communication skills (verbal and written) and be able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail
• Creative and innovative
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred

• AWS Certification
• Airline experience
• Experience with TIBCO

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.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 240012 when responding to this ad.

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