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# Java Developer - AI/GenAI

- **Company:** The Hire
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Software Organization, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Backend, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b2f29254-fc77-4a8e-b052-f0f3c3141067

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Java development.
 * Experience developing enterprise-level applications.
 * Practical experience with AI / Generative AI technologies.
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
 * Good communication and collaboration skills.
 * Ability to work in or commute to the St. Louis, MO area.

Preferred Skills

 * Spring / Spring Boot
 * REST APIs
 * Microservices
 * SQL / relational databases
 * Cloud technologies
 * Large Language Models (LLMs)
 * AI/GenAI application integration
 * Prompt engineering
 * AI-powered application development

## Description

We are seeking a Java Developer with AI/GenAI experience to join our client's technology team in the St. Louis, MO area. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Java development experience along with practical experience working with AI technologies., * Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications using Java.

 * Develop and maintain backend services and APIs.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
 * Apply AI/GenAI technologies to software development and business use cases.
 * Integrate AI capabilities into existing or new applications.
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
 * Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
 * Stay current with emerging Java, AI, and GenAI technologies.


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