Application Programmer III

Job Title: Application Programmer III

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Duration: Contract - 9 months

Pay Range: $70.22/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407336

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 III to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in full-stack software engineering, CI/CD, automated testing, and solution architecture and a proven ability to design, deliver, and maintain complex, compliant, and scalable software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and unit test code to meet acceptance criteria and compliance requirements.


• Design, develop, and modify architecture components, application interfaces, and solution enablers while maintaining architectural integrity.


• Mentor engineers and coach teams on CI/CD practices and automation toolchains.


• Refine stories, define requirements, and estimate work across the delivery lifecycle.


• Perform spikes or proofs of concept to mitigate risk and validate new ideas.


• Automate manual release activities to improve delivery efficiency.


• Design, develop, and maintain automated integration, regression, and performance test suites.


• Deliver complex features and enable technology improvements that increase development efficiency.


• Provide technical thought leadership across multiple software implementations and competencies.


• Own end-to-end solution design and delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a Software Engineer with experience across frontend and backend development.


• Proficiency with Python, Ansible, Java, and Bash scripting.


• Deep understanding of data structures and object-oriented programming principles.


• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle and MySQL.


• Knowledge of application development methodologies and infrastructure.


• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.


• Proficiency executing CI/CD pipelines with automated software testing.


• Working knowledge of JIRA, Remedy, and ServiceNow.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience mentoring teams and scaling CI/CD and test automation practices.


• Background delivering solutions in enterprise environments with compliance requirements.

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.