Java Technical Lead

Job Title: Application Programmer III - Feature Lead

Location: Newark, DE (Hybrid, onsite day 1; minimum 3 days per week)

Duration: Contract - 11 months (potential contract-to-hire; no sponsorship now or in future)

Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2)

Job ID: 373556

Start: July

Interviews: Two rounds. Round 1 video. Round 2 in person in DE.

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 serving as a Feature Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Core Java and Drools and a proven ability to lead design and delivery of complex solutions while mentoring engineers and aligning technical outcomes to business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight for feature delivery.


• Design, implement, and maintain complex Java applications and services.


• Ensure coding standards, code quality, and best practices across the team.


• Align technical solutions with business goals and nonfunctional requirements.


• Mentor team members and support iterative delivery through Agile practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Java application development and object-oriented programming.


• Expertise in Core Java and Spring ecosystem (Spring Framework, Spring Boot, ORM, MVC, Integration, Batch, Services).


• Experience with SOA, REST/SOAP services, JSON, and XML.


• Hands-on with Drools or other rule engines.


• UI frameworks experience: AngularJS, Angular, React, or similar.


• Exposure to cloud technologies and platforms.


• Source control with Bitbucket/Git.


• Maven, Test-Driven Development, Continuous Integration, and JUnit.


• NoSQL experience with Cassandra.


• Relational databases: Oracle or SQL Server.


• Messaging frameworks: Apache Kafka and MQ.


• Experience with Agile or iterative methodologies across the full SDLC.


• Strong communication with ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience leading feature teams as an individual contributor.


• Experience deploying to cloud environments.

Candidate Submission Notes

• On resume: include current location and relocation plan.


• List availability, start date, and any cooling-off period if applicable.

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. Ensure your resume includes your current location, relocation plan, availability, and any required cooling-off details.