Java Developer AI/Modernisation Project

Harvey Nash Group; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a trading company in London. The role focuses on backend engineering expertise, AI implementation, and improving systems. Candidates should have over 8 years of Java experience and a proven track record in integrating AI solutions. This position offers a contract with the possibility of remote work for outstanding candidates, emphasizing the use of modern tools and strategies to enhance productivity and code quality.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong Java backend skills.
• Hands-on experience with AI development tools, including Claude Code and GitHub Copilot.
• Demonstrated success in using AI to improve productivity and code quality.

Responsibilities

• Modernising production systems and designing APIs/microservices.
• Integrating AI into CI/CD pipelines and building AI-powered automation.
• Using AI-assisted refactoring, test generation, and documentation at scale.

Skills

Backend Engineering Expertise

AI/LLM Implementation Skills

Proven AI Impact

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

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