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Job Title: GenAI Platform Lead / Senior Python AI Engineer - LLM, RAG & FastAPI Location: Pennington, NJ / Jersey City, NJ / Charlotte, NC Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: Pennington: NJ2-150-04-71 -BR $96.92 (Pay Rate: $68.25) Jersey City: NJ2-525-31-02 -BR $96.92 (Pay Rate: $68.25) Charlotte: NC1-021-03-13 BR $ 92.39 (Pay Rate: $65.06) Job ID: 412171 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 GenAI Platform Lead / Senior Python AI Engineer - LLM, RAG & FastAPI to join our team and lead the build-out of a next-generation GenAI platform. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, modern microservices architectures, and AI solution delivery and a proven ability to design, implement, and scale resilient enterprise platforms that meet performance and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and oversee end-to-end implementation of the GM GenAI platform and related business use cases. Develop architectural approaches for AI software and hardware integration with emphasis on quality, performance, resiliency, and reusability. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand and fulfill business needs and objectives. Lead cross-disciplinary teams to deliver technical solutions that align with business priorities and expectations. Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks across the software development life cycle. Establish standards and drive automation to improve end-to-end SDLC efficiency. Mentor team members in technical design and development best practices. Drive platform performance, scalability, and resiliency testing. Implement hardware upgrades and software enhancements to meet global performance expectations. Address regulatory and performance-driven requirements for regional and localized infrastructure and platform deployments. Conduct research and prototyping to identify solutions that enhance platform and team capabilities. Monitor AI industry trends and advancements in AI, machine learning, and data science to continuously improve solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications: 7+ years of Python development, including production-grade services and tooling. Experience implementing and integrating LLMs, including Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks for building APIs and microservices. Extensive experience designing and implementing multi-tier and microservices application platforms. Proven ability to plan and lead delivery with functionally diverse and geographically dispersed teams. Track record of delivering projects on time and on budget. High proficiency in Unix scripting and automation for SDLC efficiencies. In-depth knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle or MySQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, including processing large structured and unstructured datasets. Knowledge of front-end languages, libraries, and frameworks such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, React, and jQuery. Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills: Experience implementing data analytics and AI solutions in enterprise environments. Knowledge of TensorFlow or PyTorch, LLM fine-tuning, RAG patterns, and tools for agentic solutions. Additional Details: Start expectation: 2-4 weeks after offer. Candidates must be able to meet a defined start date. Please account for any potential visa-related delays before submission. Schedule: 8 hours per day. Labor Type: Technical. Assessment: GLIDER - BOA-AppProg-IV-V-3 may apply. 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. Ensure your preferred approved location is listed at the top of your resume.

Job Title: Backend Java Developer - Spring Boot / Core Java / Kafka Location: Newark, DE / Addison, TX (Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite per week) Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: Newark, DE-$92.39 (Pay Rate: $65.06) Addison, TX- $96.92 (Pay Rate: $68.25) Job ID: 412219 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 Backend Java Developer - Spring Boot / Core Java / Kafka to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, REST/SOAP services, messaging, and database technologies and a proven ability to design, develop, test, and support scalable and secure backend applications and APIs. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot. Design, build, and support REST/SOAP APIs and integration services. Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards and best practices. Collaborate with offshore teams to provide technical guidance and resolve issues. Troubleshoot application defects and support production incidents. Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and estimation activities. Support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and release activities. Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and support artifacts. Ensure application performance, security, and scalability requirements are met. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proficiency in Java and Object-Oriented Programming. Hands-on experience with Spring ecosystem: Spring Boot, MVC, ORM, Integration, Batch, and Services. Experience with SOA, REST/SOAP web services, JSON, and XML. Exposure to cloud technologies and platforms. Experience with source control tools such as Bitbucket/Git or Subversion (SVN). Experience with Maven, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), and JUnit. Experience with NoSQL databases, specifically Cassandra. Experience with at least one RDBMS such as Oracle or SQL Server. Experience with Apache Kafka and MQ-based messaging frameworks. 5+ years of relevant experience. Preferred Skills: Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery and collaboration across cross-functional teams. Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices. Role Logistics Start Month: ASAP. Onsite Expectation: Hybrid with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week. Interview Process: 1-2 rounds. Video required. In-person may be requested. Glider: ID verification required. Max 3 submissions per vendor. 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. On your resume, you should list your current location, relocation plan if any, availability or start date, and any applicable cooling-off period.

Job Title: ATM Software Tester - Functional / Manual Testing Location: Charlotte, NC Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $60.40/hr (W2) Job ID: 412221 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 ATM Software Tester - Functional / Manual Testing to join our team supporting ATM platform testing in a lab environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in functional manual testing, test planning, execution, and defect management using Agile tools and a proven ability to design and execute regression suites, troubleshoot software and hardware issues, and document clear, actionable defects. Role Logistics Onsite requirement of 5 days per week. Onsite day 1. Approved location: Charlotte, NC. Lab setting with shared workspace. Start timeframe: November or December. Interview: Video required. Glider ID verification. Candidate Submission Notes Include current location and relocation plan on resume. List availability, start date, and any cooling-off requirement. Responsibilities: Plan and document regression and release test coverage for ATM applications, including software, hardware, and firmware components. Execute test cases, perform due diligence, and troubleshoot to isolate issues to clear, minimal reproduction steps. Log and manage defects with precise evidence, impact, and environment details using Agile tools. Assess and refine Epics, Stories, and Bugs for completeness and testability. Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and scripts aligned to acceptance criteria and risk. Work onsite in the test lab with ATM hardware to install software, condition data, and validate integrations. Document test results and communicate environmental or blocking issues promptly. Partner with business stakeholders for exploratory and UAT testing to support acceptance. Required Skills & Qualifications: Functional manual testing of user interfaces with data setup and manipulation. Understanding of Agile frameworks and tester responsibilities across ceremonies. Hands-on experience with Agile test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira. Experience testing devices in a lab environment, including basic software installation and environment setup. Clear written and verbal communication with the ability to deduce, question, and escalate appropriately. Team-oriented work style with the ability to work independently and make progress decisions. Preferred Skills: Experience with ATM software, firmware, or embedded device testing. Experience supporting UAT and exploratory testing with business stakeholders. Experience Level: Open to talent with less than 5 years of experience who demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn. 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 and include your current location, relocation plan, availability, start date, and any cooling-off details.

Job Title: GenAI Platform Lead / Senior Python AI Engineer - LLM, RAG & FastAPI Location: New York, NY or Jersey City, NJ Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: NY, NY - BR $ 101.66 (Pay Rate: $71.59) Jersey City: NJ - BR $96.92 (Pay Rate: $68.25) Job ID: 412172 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 GenAI Platform Lead / Senior Python AI Engineer - LLM, RAG & FastAPI to lead the end-to-end design and implementation of a new GenAI platform and its business use cases. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, LLMs, and modern application architectures and a proven ability to deliver scalable, resilient platforms that meet performance and regulatory requirements. A start date within 2-4 weeks of offer will be required due to business needs. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and oversee end-to-end implementation of the GM GenAI platform and business use cases. Develop architectural approaches for AI software and hardware integration with focus on quality, performance, resiliency, and reusability. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand and fulfill objectives. Lead cross-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions aligned with priorities and expectations. Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks across the software development life cycle. Establish standards and drive automation for end-to-end SDLC efficiency. Mentor team members in technical design and development best practices. Drive platform performance, scalability, and resiliency testing. Implement hardware upgrades and software enhancements to meet global performance expectations. Address regulatory and performance-driven requirements for regional and localized infrastructure and platform needs. Conduct research and prototyping to evaluate and identify solutions that enhance platform and team capabilities. Monitor AI industry trends and advancements in AI, machine learning, and data science to inform continuous improvement. Required Skills & Qualifications: 7+ years of hands-on Python development, including Unix scripting. Experience with Large Language Models (1+ year) and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). Extensive experience designing and implementing multi-tier and microservices-based application platforms. Proficiency with FastAPI for building services and APIs. In-depth knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle or MySQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, including processing large structured and unstructured datasets. Knowledge of front-end languages, libraries, and frameworks, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, React, and jQuery. Proven ability to plan and lead delivery for diverse, geographically dispersed teams with on-time, on-budget outcomes. Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills: Experience implementing data analytics and AI solutions. Knowledge of TensorFlow or PyTorch, LLM fine-tuning, Retrieval Augmented Generation, and tools for agentic solutions. Additional Details: Start expectation: 2-4 weeks after offer. Candidates must be able to meet the outlined start date. Hours per day: 8. Labor type: Technical. 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. Please list your location at the top of your resume for consideration.

Job Title: SAP Controlling Lead Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid: remote with periodic travel to 12515-8 Research Blvd, Suite 300, Austin, Texas, 78759) Duration: Contract - 7 months (high chance for extension up to 2+ years) Pay Range: $70/hr - $75.71/hr (W2) Job ID: 412092 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 Business & Technology Integration - Business Architect with strong SAP Controlling expertise to join our team supporting a high-tech client. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in SAP costing for Engineer to Order scenarios, Controlling, and intercompany and inventory account determination, and a proven ability to lead full life cycle implementations and deliver business-aligned SAP CO solutions. Responsibilities: Lead the design, validation, and deployment of SAP CO solutions aligned to business needs and transformation goals. Facilitate workshops and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and drive solution decisions. Configure and support the full life cycle of SAP deployments, including testing, cutover, and stabilization. Translate complex business requirements into effective, scalable SAP solutions across ETO, CTQ, MTS, and MTO processes. Required Skills & Qualifications: SAP costing expertise in Engineer to Order scenarios. Strong SAP Controlling (CO) configuration and process knowledge. Intercompany and inventory account determination experience. Experience with High Tech industry processes including Engineer to Order, Configure to Quote, Make to Stock, and Make to Order. At least 2 full life cycle SAP implementations using the above skills. Bachelor's degree. Preferred Skills: General Ledger Accounting. Fixed Assets. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable (AR/AP). Engagement Details Work location: Austin, TX. Hybrid with remote weeks and some weeks requiring travel to 12515-8 Research Blvd, Suite 300, Austin, Texas, 78759. Travel: Yes. Client will pay for travel and expenses. Vaccination mandate: No. Local candidates: Not required. Visa restrictions: Candidates without visa restrictions preferred due to potential 2-year extension. 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.

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer - Advanced Location: Columbus, OH Duration: Contract to hire, 6+ months Pay Range: $75.00/hr - $82.00/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 Lead Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Python, AWS, Apache Spark, and large-scale ETL/ELT data engineering and a proven ability to design and deliver high-quality data platforms, optimize performance, and lead AI-assisted engineering adoption. Responsibilities: Execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting for complex data challenges. Drive team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices and establish validation standards including secure coding, peer review, and automated testing. Apply SDLC toolchain and automation, including AI-assisted development capabilities, to increase delivery value. Lead architecture and hands-on delivery of large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines across ingestion, transformation, validation, reconciliation, and publishing. Design and operationalize data lake patterns including partitioning, data quality controls, lineage, governance, and reusable datasets. Build and optimize distributed processing workloads using Apache Spark and modern formats such as Parquet and Avro. Drive performance tuning across compute and storage, including Spark tuning for shuffle, joins, caching, and skew handling. Implement engineering best practices including code quality, automated testing, CI/CD, observability, security-by-design, and operational readiness. Build and maintain Java-based services supporting data workflows, including ingestion services, orchestration helpers, APIs, and data access layers. Develop REST APIs and integration components to enable downstream consumption and platform interoperability. Apply modern application practices including clean architecture, SOLID principles, test automation, and secure coding. Required Skills & Qualifications: Formal training or certification in software engineering and 5+ years of applied experience. 10+ years of software engineering experience with depth in data engineering and big data platforms. Strong hands-on development experience in Java and proficiency in Python. Proven experience designing and building robust ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration frameworks. Strong experience with Apache Spark, distributed processing concepts, and performance tuning. Knowledge of data storage serialization and formats such as Parquet and Avro. Solid understanding of data lake and lakehouse concepts, including data quality, metadata, and governance. Experience with cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake or equivalent. Demonstrated experience leading responsible use of AI-assisted development tools and setting validation standards for correctness, performance, and security. Ability to lead technical discussions, communicate across stakeholders, and drive delivery in cross-functional environments. Preferred Skills: Experience with orchestration and workflow scheduling tools such as Airflow, Dagster, or Control-M. Exposure to streaming and event-driven processing, including Kafka and Spark Structured Streaming, and incremental processing patterns such as CDC and upserts. Experience with table formats and ACID layers such as Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Hudi. Strong production operations mindset covering on-call, SLAs/SLOs, observability, and incident response. Experience in regulated environments including risk, audit, compliance, privacy, and PII handling. Experience with cost optimization and FinOps practices for data platforms. Experience working with Agentic AI and Gen AI solutions and capabilities. Must Have Summary: Python and Java. ETL pipeline design and development. AWS. AI tool experience in engineering workflows. 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.

Job Title: Senior Database Automation Engineer - Python / AWS RDS / PostgreSQL / SQL Server Location: Charlotte, NC; Plano, TX; Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid, minimum 3 days on-site per week) Duration: Contract - 11 months Pay Range: $89.73/hr (W2) Job ID: 412170 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 Database Automation Engineer - Python / AWS RDS / PostgreSQL / SQL Server to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, shell scripting, Linux, REST APIs, AWS RDS, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server and a proven ability to automate database operations, improve reliability, and strengthen security controls. Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain database automation for provisioning, patching, backups, and monitoring across PostgreSQL and SQL Server. Develop Python and shell scripts to integrate with REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure tools. Implement and manage AWS RDS instances, security configurations, and performance tuning. Enforce database security controls including native audit logging, encryption in transit and at rest, entitlements, and password vault integrations. Configure and support Guardium or similar activity monitoring solutions. Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams using Jira and contribute to planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Create documentation, runbooks, and presentations for stakeholders and support teams. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years as a SQL Server engineer or database developer with strong PostgreSQL exposure. Advanced Python and shell scripting proficiency for automation and integration with REST APIs. Hands-on Linux administration for database workloads and tooling. Experience with AWS RDS for PostgreSQL and SQL Server, including security, backups, and monitoring. Strong knowledge of database security: native audit logging, encryption in transit and at rest, entitlements, and password vaulting. Familiarity with Agile and Scrum practices with practical use of Jira and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to work independently and in teams. Preferred Skills: Experience with Guardium or similar database activity monitoring tools. Knowledge of AWS and/or Azure architecture and services for data platforms. Automation experience with PowerShell and Ansible. Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation and stakeholder communication. 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.