Java Developer - AI first development

Harvey Nash Group; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable trading company based in London is hiring a Senior Java Developer with a strong focus on AI implementation. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in Java backend development and a proven ability to modernize systems and design APIs. Experience with AI development tools and integration into CI/CD pipelines is essential. This is a contract role with a remote option for outstanding candidates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong Java backend skills.
• Proven track record in modernising production systems and designing APIs/microservices.
• Hands-on experience with AI development tools and integrating AI into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Improve productivity and code quality through AI implementation.
• Utilize AI-assisted refactoring, test generation, and documentation at scale.

Skills

Backend Engineering Expertise

AI/LLM Implementation Skills

Proven AI Impact

Tools

AI development tools

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Senior Java Developer - AI first - sought by trading company based in London - Contract

(OUTSIDE IR35 - Remote option available for outstanding candidates)

What We're Looking For

• Backend Engineering Expertise
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong Java backend skills.
  • Proven track record in modernising production systems and designing APIs/microservices.
  • Deep understanding of legacy migration strategies and service decomposition.
• AI/LLM Implementation Skills
  • Hands-on experience with AI development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
  • Experience integrating AI into CI/CD pipelines and building AI-powered automation.
  • Knowledge of prompt engineering, model selection, and LLM capabilities.
• Proven AI Impact
  • Demonstrated success in using AI to improve productivity and code quality.
  • Experience with AI-assisted refactoring, test generation, and documentation at scale.

Please apply within for further details - Matt Holmes, Harvey Nash