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# Java Developer

- **Company:** Collabera
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200 - $145,600
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Quartz (Graphics Layer), Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Financial Information EXchange, Gradle, Java Message Service (JMS), Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Ansible, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Virtual Machines, Web Services, Multithreading, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-mvc, ReactJS, Concurrency, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Agentic-AI, Git, KDB+, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, C++14, TIBCO (Software), Jenkins
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collabera.com/submit-resume/

## About the Role

We are looking for a Senior AI Software Architect with 15+ years of experience who has strong expertise in Java development, software architecture, C++, and practical AI implementation. The ideal candidate should be hands-on with enterprise application development while providing technical leadership and driving AI adoption.
Must-Have Requirements:-
o 15+ years of experience in server-side Java application development.
o Strong hands-on expertise in Core Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC.
o Strong experience in software architecture, system design, and technical leadership.
o Practical experience implementing AI solutions in software engineering.
o Experience with Agentic AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, and context management.
o Strong hands-on experience with modern C++, including memory management, concurrency, and system design.
o Expertise in Linux/UNIX environments, multithreading, JVM tuning, and garbage collection.
o Experience developing REST APIs, web services, SQL, and distributed applications.
o Experience with enterprise messaging technologies such as Kafka, JMS, AMPS, or TIBCO.
o Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, and Ansible.
o Experience supporting production applications, troubleshooting complex issues, and performance optimization.
o Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture and scalable solutions.
Preferred Requirements:-
o Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Foreign Exchange (FX), or Capital Markets.
o Experience with low-latency, high-availability trading applications.
Python development experience, particularly in production-grade applications.
o Experience with FIX protocol, KDB+/Q, Quartz, React, or JavaScript.
o Experience designing secure and governed Agentic AI solutions in enterprise environments.
o Exposure to cloud, virtual machines, and SaaS environments.
o Experience mentoring developers and working with globally distributed engineering teams.

## Description

o JAVA
o CORE JAVA
o C++
o J2EE
o capital market