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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Assistant Vice President, Java and AI Application Development Software Engineer - **Company:** CLS Technology, LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Public-Key Cryptography, JIRA, Business Software, Microsoft Outlook, Databases, IBM DB2, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Eclipse (Software), Payment Systems, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Failover, Hibernate (Java), IBM WebSphere MQ, Java Database Connectivity, Java Message Service (JMS), Java Persistence API, Spring Framework, JSON, Java Architecture for XML Binding, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Unix Shell, Machine Learning, Apache Maven, Microsoft Visio, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Traceability, Secure Coding, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Testng, UML, Unix Commands, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Logging, Multithreading, Transport Layer Security, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Load Balancing, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Git, Information Technology, Virtual Agents - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9f4f0001-a5d6-4939-83d6-0ea553ac155e ## About the Role (a) Hands-on software application development (b) Implementing solutions using AI/ML technologies. (c) Level 3 support (d) End-to-end application delivery and systems integration (e) Familiar with MT/MX message formats is a plus. (f) Any RTGS package experience is a plus (Swift AMH, PAYPlus, TMPlus, SAA etc.), * Strong experience with Java and Object-oriented programming principles. * Expert of server-side Java including JDBC or JPA (e.g. Hibernate), JAXB, multi-threading, Exception handling, logging and Spring. * Expert of hands-on experience with SQL and with at least one DBMS such as IBM DB2 (preferred) or Oracle. * Familiarity with AI technologies, LLMs, prompt engineering, or a strong desire to learn and work with AI-driven applications. * Hands-on knowledge of application maintainability, resiliency, performance, and technology risk management is a strong plus. * Strong knowledge and experience in secure coding practices. * Hands-on knowledge of messaging such as IBM MQ (preferred) or any JMS related. * In Java, knowledge of file manipulation, XML/DOM/SAX, transaction, JSon, Reflect, date/time manipulation, Junit/TestNG, XA and File Watcher is a preferred plus. * Knowledge of Python, UNIX commands and UNIX shell scripting is a plus. * Knowledge of Enterprise Best Practices, SDLC, SOA, UML, JEE patterns and Design patterns is a plus. * Hands-on knowledge of Eclipse and certain DevOps tools such as JIRA, GIT, Maven/Ant, etc. * Knowledge of app security (such as Digest/Hashing, AES, Signature, Certificate, secret key/public key/private key; password protection; SSL; SFTP, SCP; truststore, keystore, keytool) is a minor plus. * Knowledge of setting Failover/Load balancing and Disaster Recovery is a minor plus. * Hands-on knowledge of MS Office toolset including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio. * Proven track record of successful application delivery to production and effective Level-3 support. * Experience of FIN/WIFE, SWIFT/SAA, payments processing, and FX business domain is a plus. * Knowledge of Payment Products: RTGS connectivity packages (PayPlus, GM Plus, SAA or AMH), * Have strong analytical, written and oral communication skills with a high self-motivation factor * Possess excellent organization skills to manage multiple tasks in parallel * Be a team player * Have the ability to work on complex projects with globally distributed teams and manage tight delivery timelines * Have the ability to smoothly handle high stress application development and support environments * Strive continuously to improve stakeholder management for end-to-end application delivery and support * Self-driven, highly motivated, hungry to learn and continuously improve. * Adaptable and eager to explore new technologies, third party swift packages. * Passionate about innovation and solving challenging problems., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field. ## Description We are seeking a highly motivated, self-driven, and intellectually curious Software Engineer with Java and AI expertise who is eager to learn and embrace new technologies. This role is ideal for someone who possesses a strong growth mindset, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about leveraging AI to build next-generation solutions. Experience in the Payments Industry is a plus, particularly with real-time payment systems., * Design, develop, test and deploy enterprise-grade applications using Java and related frameworks. * Build AI-enabled solutions, including Generative AI, intelligent automation, and agent-based applications. * Collaborate with Business Analysts, Application Architects, Developers, QA, Engineering, and Technology Vendor teams for design, development, testing, maintenance and support * Plan, implement and ensure that delivery milestones are met * Improve business processes and support critical business strategies by managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of business application systems * Provide solutions using design patterns, common techniques, and industry best practices that meet the typical challenges/requirements of a financial application including usability, performance, security, resiliency, and compatibility * Proactively recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions * Participate in, contribute to, and assimilate changes, enhancements, requirements (functional and non-functional), and requirements traceability * Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve CLS in-house practices and services * Provide Level-3 support. 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