Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Job Title: Application Programmer III

Location: Plano, TX

Duration: Contract - 10 months (potential contract-to-hire)

Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2)

Job ID: 373885

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 an experienced Application Programmer III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Spring Boot, Java 21, front-end frameworks, and modern DevOps practices, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality software using GenAI tools for accelerated development and testing.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, enhances, tests, supports, maintains, and debugs enterprise applications and microservices.


• Provides strategic technical direction and contributes to system architecture for initiatives.


• Partners with line of business and architects to implement secure and scalable solutions.


• Builds prototypes to validate designs and prepares UML diagrams for current and future states.


• Coordinates with external programming teams to deliver on time and within budget.


• Guides project managers on technical risks and trade-offs to meet business objectives.


• Leads or estimates effort for software applications and mentors developers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency with GenAI tools and workflows, with the ability to deliver approximately 50% of work using GenAI-assisted coding, testing, and documentation.


• Developing microservices using Spring Boot and Java 21.


• Experience with container platforms such as OpenShift or similar.


• Front-end framework experience with at least one RIA framework: jQuery, Angular, or React.


• Experience with at least one ORM or persistence technology: iBatis/MyBatis, Hibernate, Kafka, or JPA.


• Source control proficiency with Bitbucket, GitHub, or similar tools.


• Build and test practices using Maven, TDD, CI, JUnit, and Mockito.


• IDE experience with Eclipse, IntelliJ, or similar tools.


• Relational database and SQL skills with Oracle, Sybase, or SQL Server.


• Agile or iterative development and full SDLC experience.


• Front-end web development with JavaScript, HTML/HTML5, CSS, Ajax, and SASS.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with AngularJS for legacy support and migration paths.


• Background in Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning integration with enterprise applications.

Role Logistics & Guidelines:

• Approved location: Plano, TX. Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days onsite per week. Onsite day one.


• Start month: July.


• Glider assessment with ID verification required.


• Potential contract to hire. Candidates must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Resume Submission Notes:

• Include current location and conversion intent on the resume. Indicate if the candidate does not have 18 months tenure available.


• Highlight experiences from the required qualifications. For GenAI experience, describe tools used, scope, and approximate coding percentage achieved with GenAI.


• Focus on major skills used in each project and explain how they were applied. Avoid repeated content across projects.


• Maximum three submissions per vendor.

Primary/Secondary/Tertiary Skills:

• Primary: Spring Boot.


• Secondary: AngularJS.


• Tertiary: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

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. Include your current location, onsite availability for Plano, TX, and work authorization status.