Senior Java Backend Engineer (Microservices & API)

Job Title: Application Programmer III

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Duration: Contract - 11 months

Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2)

Job ID: 372632

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 to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, microservices, and API development and a proven ability to design and deliver scalable, secure backend services using modern CI/CD and AI-assisted development practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement high-performance services using Java, J2EE, and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain RESTful services, asynchronous processing flows, and integration components.
• Use GitHub Copilot to generate scaffolding, automate boilerplate, refactor code, and improve documentation and tests.
• Own full lifecycle development including design, coding, automated testing, CI/CD integration, deployment, and production support.
• Apply secure coding standards, API governance, and best practices for performance, resiliency, and scalability.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, SRE, and Architecture to deliver quality software solutions.
• Perform code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive engineering excellence.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on development with Java/J2EE.
• Expertise with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, and microservices architecture.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and event-driven backend systems.
• Strong command of Git, GitHub, and daily use of GitHub Copilot for code generation, refactoring, documentation, and testing.
• Proficiency with JUnit, Mockito, and automated testing strategies.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Experience with Redis and Cassandra.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of multithreading, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with IVR systems, call flows, or speech platforms such as Nuance, Genesys, Amazon Connect, or Cisco CVP.
• Familiarity with NLU/NLP engines and conversational design concepts including intents, entities, utterances, and confidence scoring.
• Experience integrating backend systems with speech analytics, call routing, or bot frameworks.
• Exposure to machine learning driven personalization in customer interaction flows.

Additional Details:

• Approved work location is Jersey City. Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week. Onsite day 1.
• Start month: May or June.
• Max 3 submissions per vendor. Glider ID verification required.
• Hours per day: 8. Labor type: Technical.

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.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. On your resume, include your current location or relocation plan, availability or start date, and whether any cooling off period applies.