Senior Java Developer / Lead Java Engineer

Compensation $73.67 - $73.67 / Hourly Hours Per Week 40 Number Of Positions 1 Job Description Job Title: Senior Java Developer / Lead Java Engineer Location: Jersey City, NJ Duration: Contract - 11 months Pay Range: $73.67/hr (W2) Job ID: 399869 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 Architect III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java-based application development, large-scale data and cloud ecosystems, and UI engineering, and a proven ability to design and execute application and process migrations to a strategic enterprise platform. Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and support migrations from legacy platforms to a future-state strategic platform. Collaborate with cross-functional technology and business teams to ensure smooth transition of applications and processes. Define and advocate for target architectures, patterns, and standards that drive platform adoption. Profile and tune performance of data-intensive, large-scale enterprise applications. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years of hands-on Java 11+ development, including multithreading, collections, and functional programming with Spring, Spring Boot, and JPA/Hibernate. Strong database design skills with expertise in SQL, query tuning, and optimization. Proven performance engineering experience, including memory profiling and optimization at scale. Frontend UI experience (5+ years) with HTML5, AngularJS, Backbone.js, and Bootstrap in Agile environments. Experience with big data and distributed ecosystems such as Apache Spark and Hadoop, and familiarity with cloud computing architectures. Strong background in enterprise stress testing and risk management across credit, operational, and market domains. Demonstrated coding, analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities with ownership of deliverables. Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey status, risks, and technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline. Preferred Skills: Experience with cloud platforms and scalable data processing patterns. Prior work leading or influencing architecture in Agile/Scrum settings. 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. Apply here: Place of Work On-site Requisition ID aAyucRvDFANr-3297