Java Developer

Job DescriptionBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Java Developer.Job Title: Java DeveloperLocation: Columbus, OHDuration: 5+ MonthsJob Description:Candidates should have strengths in one or more of the following:Full Stack Development with strong Java backend experienceBackend Java development with strong data engineering/data processing skillsAdvanced UI/front-end development expertiseStrong AI engineering experience, specifically with Agentic AI, Claude, GitHub Copilot, and MCP. Candidates must have deep engineering experience working with AI technologies—this is not a role for someone with AI knowledge but limited software engineering experience.Required QualificationsStrong understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Unit TestingAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionStrong communication skills are essentialYears of experience are less important than demonstrated technical capability and problem-solving skillsProject DetailsThe team is modernizing an outdated approvals platform by:Decommissioning approximately 10 stored proceduresMoving business logic into middlewareDeploying the solution as microservices within a modern architectureContract DetailsInitial 4-month contract (currently through end of year)100% expected to extendNo current intent to convert to full-time