Core Java Software Engineer

Salary: $128000 - 142000 per year Requirements: Strong expertise in Core Java and sound software design practices Experience working across the full software development lifecycle and related toolchains Proficiency with continuous integration, continuous delivery, and test-driven development Knowledge of cloud development, resiliency patterns, and application security Ability to work effectively in large, complex environments with multiple operating systems and infrastructure platforms Strong communication and coaching capabilities 8+ years of experience in relevant engineering roles Preferred: Exposure to public cloud platforms and container orchestration Preferred: Agile delivery leadership and contributions to the technical community through talks or publications Responsibilities: Design, build, and tune Java services and applications for large-scale initiatives Apply Agile practices and help strengthen team performance within Agile environments Lead and mentor engineers to raise technical skill and engineering standards Implement CI/CD, TDD, and cloud-native approaches with an emphasis on resilience and security Work collaboratively across multiple operating systems and infrastructure ecosystems Assess emerging technologies and recommend how they can solve business challenges Technologies: CI/CD Cloud Java Security TDD Support More: We are BCforward, a global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm that supports Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, we have expanded into a full-service business solutions provider with delivery centers and offices across North America and India. We value long-term partnerships, innovation, collaboration, and integrity, and we offer competitive compensation, benefits, growth opportunities with global clients, a supportive and inclusive culture, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. This is a contract-to-hire Java Developer role based in Houston, Texas, with a duration of 6 months and a pay range of $65 to $72 per hour on W2 basis. last updated 27 week of 2026