Senior Java Developer (AI-Augmented Engineering)

Location:

Irving, TX or Basking Ridge, NJ | Hybrid (3 days on-site: Tues, Wed, Thurs) About the Role Join a future-focused engineering team where you'll shape the next era of enterprise software by integrating AI into every stage of development. As a Senior Java Developer, your expertise will drive high-impact projects while you leverage state-of-the-art AI tools to accelerate innovation, optimize code, and automate complex tasks. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-augmented engineering in a collaborative, hybrid environment. Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and build robust, scalable enterprise Java applications and microservices using Java 17/21 and Spring Boot.
• Integrate and utilize AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Gemini) throughout the SDLC to enhance code quality, documentation, and productivity.
• Develop and refine advanced AI prompts to generate secure, correct, and context-aware code solutions.
• Review and validate both human and AI-generated code for security, performance, and adherence to best practices.
• Rapidly generate and automate comprehensive test suites (unit, integration, regression) with AI support to ensure high code coverage.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance by leveraging LLMs for faster root-cause analysis.
• Continuously share AI prompt libraries, new techniques, and insights with the team to drive collective growth and innovation. Required Skills and Experience
• 5-7 years of professional experience in enterprise Java development (Java 11 or higher, Java 17+ preferred).
• Proven expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate/JPA, and microservices architecture.
• Strong database knowledge: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis.
• Proficient with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI).
• Daily operational use of AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Gemini) to drive development efficiency.
• Demonstrated mastery in prompt engineering, with the ability to create precise prompts and validate AI outputs for logic, security, and compliance.
• Critical thinker with a growth mindset, excellent collaboration skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both human teammates and AI tools. Preferred Skills
• Experience building or integrating custom AI plugins or internal developer tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Open-source contributions or a portfolio showcasing creative AI use in software development. Benefits
• Be a pioneer in AI-augmented software engineering.
• Hybrid work model for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to leading-edge AI tools and professional development resources.
• Collaborative, innovative team culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

How to Apply Ready to accelerate your career and help shape the future of AI-driven engineering? Apply now with your resume and a brief portfolio or GitHub link highlighting your experience with AI-assisted development.