Application Programmer III

Job Title: Application Programmer III

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite). Approved site: NJ2-101-14-06. Primary office at 101 Hudson, relocating to 525 Washington by year end.

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407663

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 Application Programmer III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in high-performance Java, real-time distributed systems, and modernizing legacy applications, and a proven ability to define target-state architectures and implementation plans while maintaining strict performance and resiliency standards.

Responsibilities:

• Define a target-state architecture for the JADE platform and develop a pragmatic implementation roadmap.


• Modernize legacy components to improve performance, resiliency, and maintainability.


• Support the application in production to ensure it meets strict latency, throughput, and availability objectives.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, real-time solutions and resolve issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Expert-level Java for high-performance, low-latency development.


• Hands-on experience with real-time, distributed applications, preferably trading systems.


• Proficiency with messaging technologies such as Kafka or AMPS.


• Proven ability to define architecture and modernization plans for complex systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud computing and containerization.


• Understanding of derivatives, traded products, and trading systems.

Top Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication.


• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly.


• Proactive work style with limited oversight.

Start & Interview Process:

• Start: ASAP. Target start 2-4 weeks after offer to meet business needs.


• Hybrid schedule: Minimum 3 days onsite per week.


• Glider: Candidate ID verification required.


• Interview process: 1) Phone screen. 2) Teams interview with two interviewers. 3) In-person interview.

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. Please include your current location and work location intent on the resume.