Java Developer – AI/GenAI

Location: St. Louis, MO
Job Type: Contract

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills

• 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

Location

St. Louis, MO area — Local candidates preferred.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated resume along with their current location and availability.