Full Stack AI Software Engineer

Job Title: Full Stack AI Software Engineer

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid, minimum 3 days/week on-site)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $68.25/hr to $76.75/hr (W2).

Submissions above $109.00 require pre-approval. Offers above $96.93/hr will require rate exception approval at offer stage.

Job ID: 399696

Start: ASAP

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 Software Engineer III to join the Global Markets UI Horizontal team and drive the AI Forward Engineering program. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in full stack development across modern UI frameworks and Python backends and a proven ability to deliver scalable, low-latency, AI-enabled enterprise applications. You will build React/Next.js user interfaces, Python-based services, and AI-driven features using LLMs, agent workflows, and conversational systems. You will collaborate with global teams and front office stakeholders to enhance trading, analytics, and reporting applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and enhance next-generation UI and backend services for enterprise systems.


• Develop performant React/Next.js interfaces and reusable UI components.


• Create Python REST APIs and microservices for scalable, low-latency workloads.


• Implement AI/LLM features including agent workflows, RAG, and conversational systems.


• Build real-time UI features using WebSockets and event-driven backends.


• Collaborate with global engineering and front office teams to deliver reliable solutions.


• Contribute across SDLC and STLC with strong testing and quality practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Full SDLC and STLC experience with strong debugging and problem-solving skills.


• Proven full stack development across UI and backend systems.


• UI: React.js, Next.js, ES6+, and modern UI frameworks such as TailwindCSS.


• Real-time UI using WebSockets or similar technologies.


• Exposure to desktop UI containers such as OpenFin or Electron.


• Backend: Strong Python programming with REST APIs using FastAPI or Flask.


• Datastores: SQL and NoSQL experience.


• Architectures: Microservices and event-driven systems such as Kafka or messaging platforms.


• AI/LLM: LangChain or LlamaIndex, agent frameworks, and RAG architectures with vector databases and embeddings.


• Familiarity with conversational systems such as Rasa (CALM) and LLM orchestration.


• Exposure to Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar tool integration frameworks and prompt engineering.


• DevOps: OpenShift or Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., CodeBuild, CDK), and containerized deployments.


• Strong communication with ability to partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Global Markets, trading systems, or financial products.


• Background building distributed, low-latency systems.


• Exposure to streaming systems and real-time analytics.

Additional Details

• Candidates must include current location and relocation intent on resume.


• Glider Candidate ID Verification may be required.

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 and on-site availability for Jersey City, NJ.