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Job Title: Application Programmer III
Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2)
Job ID: 374104
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 hands-on Application Programmer III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python application engineering, OpenShift application deployment, and secure DevOps practices and a proven ability to design, build, containerize, and deploy production-grade services that integrate AI capabilities and support Angular-based user experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Python APIs and microservices with testing and packaging best practices.
- Containerize applications and implement automated build and deployment workflows aligned to OpenShift CI/CD.
- Deploy and operate services on OpenShift, including manifests, pods, Routes, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and SCC considerations.
- Triages and remediates security vulnerabilities across dependencies, container images, and OpenShift configurations with documented outcomes.
- Collaborates with AI/ML engineers to translate models into production-grade services and usable UI capabilities.
- Performs runtime troubleshooting and supports reliable operations in a hybrid environment.
- Communicates technical decisions, remediation plans, and deployment status to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 8+ years of hands-on Python development for backend services (APIs, microservices, async patterns, testing, packaging).
- Advanced Python engineering with frameworks and tooling such as LangChain or LangGraph is beneficial.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals: clean code, design patterns, code reviews, unit/integration testing, and CI hygiene.
- Developer-level OpenShift experience, including creating/updating manifests and troubleshooting pods, Routes, Services, ConfigMaps, and Secrets, with awareness of SCC impacts.
- Experience with container build workflows and OpenShift-aligned CI/CD (Builds, Pipelines) for deployment automation.
- Proven vulnerability remediation across application dependencies and container images, including upgrading libraries, rebuilding images, and verifying resolution.
- Understanding of secure software delivery practices including SAST/OSS scanning, dependency management, and risk-based prioritization.
- Practical familiarity with OpenShift and container security concepts and application of security guidance.
- Ability to partner with AI engineers and UI developers to deliver integrated experiences.
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Skills:
- Exposure to AI/ML-integrated applications and collaboration with AI engineers.
- Experience in Agile development environments.
- Familiarity with RAG and LLM concepts.
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
Additional Details
- Hybrid schedule. Minimum three days onsite per week.
- Two openings available.
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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