Java Developer Government Jobs in Dallas, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Application Programmer II Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid, onsite day 1; minimum 3 days per week) Duration: Contract - 10 months Pay Range: $60.44/hr (W2) Job ID: 373884 Start Month: July Interview Process: 1-2 rounds. In person required. Video required. Notes: Max 3 submissions per vendor. Glider ID verification required. On Resume: Include current location or relocation plan, availability/start date, and cooling-off details if applicable. 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 II to join our team supporting a leading bank. The role targets a junior developer who will work closely with the line of business and architects to implement solutions that protect and enhance software applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, RESTful services, and distributed systems and a proven ability to design, prototype, and deliver secure, scalable applications. Responsibilities: Create prototypes to validate designs and solution approaches. Prepare UML diagrams to document current and target states. Contribute across SDLC phases including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment. Develop, enhance, test, support, maintain, and debug applications for business and support functions. Provide technical direction and input to solution architecture for initiatives as needed. Recommend technology options that align with business requirements and improve competitiveness. Coordinate with external and distributed development teams to deliver on time and within budget. Provide feedback and technical guidance to project managers on critical delivery objectives. Required Skills & Qualifications: 3+ years of hands-on experience building mission-critical, large-scale, high-volume enterprise and distributed applications with Java/J2EE. Strong object-oriented design and Java programming skills, with experience on one or more J2EE application servers. Development of RESTful services using Spring Framework and Spring Boot, and SOAP web services. Experience with Apache Kafka for publishing and consuming data streams. JUnit test development, performance testing, optimization, and code analysis. Proficiency with Oracle SQL/PLSQL and NoSQL Cassandra. Experience with Eclipse or IntelliJ, Maven, Git, Bitbucket, CI/CD pipelines, Splunk, and SOAP UI. Knowledge of high-volume, scalable, available, and distributed architectures. Familiarity with creational and behavioral design patterns and JEE patterns. Ability to coordinate across regions and resolve cross-functional issues in distributed teams. Experience with Agile and SDLC practices, including test-driven development. Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities to meet release deliverables. Experience diagnosing performance issues such as memory leaks, high CPU usage, and thread contention. Experience supporting high-traffic, Tier 0 applications. Preferred Skills: Experience with security best practices for cloud and application development. Familiarity with OAuth, JWT, and related authentication and authorization mechanisms. C# exposure and MS SQL Server experience. Primary/Secondary/Tertiary Skills: Primary: Spring Boot Secondary: C# Tertiary: MS SQL Server 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 or relocation plan, availability or start date, and any cooling-off requirements.