Senior Java Backend Engineer AI(RAG, Ontology) & Rules Engine

Role: Java Backend Engineer with AI
Location: Oakland/ San Francisco, CA or Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 + Months

Candidate must be local to Oakland, CA or Alpharetta, GA and willing to work onsite 1-2 days a week, as needed. No sponsorship opportunities are available at this time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3-5+ years of Java backend development experience, with strong hands-on experience in Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, JPA/Hibernate, Maven/Gradle, JUnit/Mockito, and API integration.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases, including database design, queries, joins, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on development on Rules engine like Drools, Kogito
• Hands-on coding experience with C/C++.
• Strong experience working in Linux environments, including command-line tools and shell scripting.
• Experience with GitHub repository management and the GitHub CLI.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deploying, managing, or troubleshooting containerized applications.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted software development, including:
• Practical experience using Claude Code or OpenAI Codex in software engineering projects.
• Regular, day-to-day use of GitHub Copilot for development.
• Experience in the dental and/or medical insurance industry, particularly with insurance claims processing.
• Candidates located in or near Oakland or San Francisco, California are preferred.
• Rule Engine experience (Kogito/Drools preferred).

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and proactively identify and resolve technical issues.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to evolving technologies and requirements.

About AgreeYa:
AgreeYa is a global systems integrator delivering a competitive advantage for its customers through software, solutions, and services. Established in 1999, AgreeYa is headquartered in Folsom, California, with a global footprint and a team of more than 1,800+ professionals across offices. AgreeYa works with 550+ organizations ranging from Fortune 100 firms to small and large businesses across industries such as Telecom, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Healthcare, Utility & Energy, Technology, Public Sector, Pharma & Biotech, Retail, Client, and others. Please visit us at for more information.
Equal Opportunity:
AgreeYa is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. Visit our website at to learn about our Career & Culture.