Hands-On Java Technical Lead / Lead Full Stack Developer

Job Title: Hands-On Java Technical Lead / Lead Full Stack Developer
Location: Jersey City, NJ / Charlotte, NC
Duration: Contract - 11 months
Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2)
Job ID: 374355
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 to serve as a hands-on technical lead within the Global Financial Crimes environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Angular, and Spring technologies and a proven ability to deliver end-to-end technical solutions, mentor team members, and partner with cross-functional technology teams to implement target architectures and migrations to strategic platforms.
Responsibilities:
* Lead design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of applications supporting Global Financial Crimes initiatives.
* Collaborate with business partners to define requirements and validate acceptance criteria for application changes.
* Own end-to-end technical delivery across multiple projects with attention to detail and quality.
* Design, code, test, debug, and document software components and services.
* Partner with multiple technology teams to implement target architectures and support migration to strategic platforms.
* Mentor new team members and promote engineering best practices within Agile teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* 10-12 years of professional software development experience with strong Core Java, including multithreading, Collections API, JDBC, and use of Java profiling tools.
* 5+ years of experience with modern Angular for building responsive front-end applications.
* Hands-on expertise with Spring ecosystem: Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Test, RESTful services, transaction management, and Spring annotations.
* Knowledge of performance tuning for data-intensive applications and scalable service design.
* Strong coding, debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with business and technology stakeholders.
* Experience delivering software using Agile methodologies and processes.
Preferred Skills:
* Background in enterprise stress testing for financial services.
* Knowledge of cloud or distributed computing environments.
* Prior experience supporting lines of business and production or infrastructure environments.
* Understanding of Agile frameworks including Kanban and Scrum, and experience with Jira.
* BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline.
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.
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