Java Developer with AWS

Job Title: Software Engineering - Java with AWS

Location: Wilmington, DE

Work arrangement: 2 days in office (Thursday and Friday). Candidates should be prepared to return to 5 days in office if required.

Interview process: 1 Zoom interview preferred; a 2nd Zoom may be required. Screen share, coding, and design review included.

Duration: Contract - 6 months RTH

Pay Range: $70- 75/hr (W2)

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 Senior Software Engineer, AWS & Azure to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud architecture on AWS and Azure, Java/Spring Boot services, and event streaming with Kafka and a proven ability to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable solutions using Agile practices and modern DevOps.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud-native applications on AWS and Azure across large-scale, multi-OS environments.


• Develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot with robust APIs and integrations.


• Build and operate event-driven systems leveraging Kafka for messaging and streaming.


• Establish CI/CD pipelines and apply TDD to improve reliability and speed of delivery.


• Champion resiliency, security, and observability patterns throughout the SDLC.


• Coach teams on Agile frameworks and modern engineering practices.


• Collaborate across firm-wide programs and contribute reusable patterns and tooling.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in AWS services and Azure equivalents for compute, storage, networking, and security.


• Strong development skills with Java and Spring Boot, including RESTful API design.


• Experience with Kafka for streaming, pub/sub, and event processing.


• Hands-on with CI/CD, TDD, containerization, and infrastructure as code.


• Background in secure coding, cloud security controls, and resiliency engineering.


• Ability to work across large, complex environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams.


• Experience level: 5+ years in relevant roles.

Preferred Skills:

• Leadership in Agile practices, team coaching, and technical mentorship.


• Public speaking or technical writing to share best practices and trends.

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.