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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Java AI Developer - Senior - **Company:** The Smart - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $166,400.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, MongoDB, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Aerospike, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, GitHub Copilot, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, GPT, Docker, Legacy Systems, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us04276f7a3aae10b6e7804d86be33840e ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. * 7+ years of experience developing Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-based enterprise applications. * Strong expertise in Kafka, distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and RESTful services. * 6+ years of experience with cloud-native technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, and CI/CD practices. * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or PCF. * Hands-on experience using GenAI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, GPT, Gemini, or similar platforms. * 2+ years of experience implementing AI/ML solutions or AI-assisted engineering practices. * Experience with MongoDB, Aerospike, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or other relational and NoSQL databases. * Strong understanding of observability, resiliency, performance engineering, and production support practices. * Experience with Agile methodologies, Jira/Confluence, system modernization initiatives, and financial services environments preferred. ## Description As a Senior Java AI Developer, you will lead the design and development of cloud-native, event-driven applications while driving AI-assisted software engineering practices across the SDLC. You will leverage Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, cloud platforms, and Generative AI technologies to build scalable, resilient, and intelligent enterprise solutions., * Lead the design and development of scalable Java-based, cloud-native applications and microservices. * Develop event-driven solutions using Kafka, REST APIs, and distributed system architectures. * Drive modernization initiatives from legacy platforms to cloud-native and microservices-based solutions. * Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and cloud environments. * Leverage GenAI tools to accelerate development, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation. * Establish AI-assisted engineering standards, workflows, and best practices across teams. * Collaborate with architects, product owners, and engineering teams to deliver business solutions. * Perform code reviews and ensure application quality, security, resiliency, and performance. * Mentor developers on Java, cloud-native development, event streaming, and AI-enabled engineering. * Support production troubleshooting, observability, performance tuning, and operational readiness., Our client, a IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a Senior Java Developer for their Austin, TX location. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain enterpri… + 16 hours ago, Our client, a IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a Senior Java Developer for their Austin, TX location. 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