
Core Java - Advanced
Westerville, OHContract / Temporary$60–64/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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BCforward seeks a Software Engineer specializing in Core Java for a four-month contract in Westerville, Ohio. The role involves designing, developing, troubleshooting, and operating complex services, with a focus on secure, stable, scalable microservices. The ideal candidate has experience with Java, Spring Boot, and a range of cloud, data, observability, and deployment technologies. AWS exposure and modern front-end familiarity are preferred.
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Job Title: Software Engineering - Core Java - Advanced Location: Westerville, OH Duration: Contract - 4 months Pay Range: $60/hr $64/hr (W2) Interview process: Up to 2 rounds. Zoom is acceptable. 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, Core Java to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Splunk, Grafana, and SQL and a proven ability to design, build, and operate secure, stable, and scalable microservices in an agile environment. Responsibilities: * Execute end-to-end software design, development, and troubleshooting for complex services. * Create secure, high-quality production code and maintain performant algorithms. * Produce architecture and design artifacts and ensure alignment with implementation. * Analyze and synthesize data to develop dashboards, visualizations, and reporting for continuous improvement. * Identify hidden patterns and issues to drive code hygiene and architectural improvements. * Contribute to communities of practice and evaluate emerging technologies. * Promote a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. Required Skills & Qualifications: * 3+ years of applied software engineering experience or formal training/certification. * Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with microservices development experience. * Hands-on system design, application development, testing, and operational stability. * Kafka, Kubernetes/containers, CI/CD, Splunk, Grafana, SQL, and Oracle DB. * Experience building and maintaining code in large enterprise environments. * Knowledge of SDLC, resiliency, and security practices with agile methodologies. * Familiarity with observability and performance tooling such as Dynatrace and Splunk. Preferred Skills: * AWS cloud exposure and cloud-native development patterns. * Familiarity with modern front-end technologies. 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
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Set against the 33,585 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$60–64/hr
- US median$55–65/hr590 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $62/hr, is 3% above the US median midpoint ($60/hr) — in the middle half of Software Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 693 open Software Engineer jobs in Ohio and 33,585 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (27,197 postings).
- Education
- 12,701 of the 33,585 open Software Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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