Java (NGT) – AI Application Developer

smartData; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

smartData in India is seeking an AI Application Developer to drive end-to-end solutions, turning requirements into Claude prompts that produce robust backend, frontend, and AI services. You will collaborate with the IT team to design, implement, and deploy production-grade code across Java, Python, React, and cloud services, leveraging Azure OpenAI and related tools.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, hands-on AI-assisted development, and delivering complete solutions with a focus on

Qualifications

• Must have Claude & AI development experience in production.
• Able to translate requirements into precise Claude prompts.
• Experience building full-stack apps with Java/Spring Boot and Python/FastAPI.
• Frontend skills in React, Next.js and TypeScript are required.
• Experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure SQL and data modeling.
• Knowledge of LangChain/LangGraph for AI use cases is a plus.
• Containerization with Docker is essential for microservices.
• Minimum 4–5 years of software development experience.
• Claude or AI-assisted development produced complete solutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development from requirements to working solution.
• Translate business needs into precise Claude prompts for code generation.
• Build and integrate backend, frontend, and AI services across Java, Python, React.
• Design data models in Azure SQL and implement JPA entities with migrations.
• Collaborate with IT and offshore teams to deliver production-grade apps.
• Develop AI microservices in Python with FastAPI alongside Java backend.
• Evaluate and apply AI frameworks like Spring AI, LangChain, LangGraph.
• Containerize services with Docker and deploy to Azure infrastructure.

Skills

Claude & AI Development

Prompt Engineering

Business Analysis

Java (OpenJDK 21)

Spring Boot

Python

FastAPI

React

Next.js

TypeScript

LangChain

LangGraph

Spring AI

Azure Foundry / Azure OpenAI

Azure SQL

JPA Entities

Docker

Azure Container Apps

MSAL / Azure Entra ID

Azure Key Vault

Tools

Docker

Azure OpenAI

Azure Container Apps

MSAL / Azure Entra ID

Job description

The AI Application Developer is the primary builder for each project. The developer takes requirements end-to-end—from understanding the functional need and application design to delivering a working solution—and works directly with the internal IT team that bridges the business and offshore team. A core requirement is the ability to interpret requirements and translate them into precise, well-structured Claude prompts that produce high-quality, complete application code across backend, frontend, and AI services.

Skillset Required

Claude & AI Development (Must Have)

• Build full-stack applications end-to-end using Claude (Anthropic).
• Capability must be demonstrated through a practical assessment.

Prompt Engineering (Must Have)

• Create structured and precise prompts that direct Claude to generate production-quality code across Java, Python, and React.

Business Analysis (Must Have)

• Interpret requirements from the Aujan IT team and translate business needs into technical designs.

Backend – Java (Must Have)

• Strong experience with Java (OpenJDK 21).
• Build business logic and REST APIs using Spring Boot.

Backend – Python (Must Have)

• Develop AI microservices using Python and FastAPI alongside the Java backend.

AI Frameworks (Strong Advantage)

• Experience with Spring AI.
• Knowledge of LangChain and LangGraph for agent-based AI use cases.

Frontend & UI (Must Have)

• Proficiency in React, Next.js, and TypeScript.

Frontend & UI (Strong Advantage)

• Experience developing Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).

AI Platform (Strong Advantage)

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI, including API integration and model selection.
• Experience using Azure AI Search to query application indexes.

Data (Must Have)

• Design data models using Azure SQL.
• Create JPA entities and manage schema migrations.

Infrastructure (Must Have)

• Containerize Java and Python services using Docker.

Infrastructure (Strong Advantage)

• Knowledge of Azure Container Apps.
• Experience with Azure Entra ID (MSAL) for authentication.
• Understanding of Azure Key Vault for deployment and security.

Experience Requirement

• Minimum 4–5 years of software development experience.
• Demonstrable experience building applications using Claude or equivalent AI coding assistants in a production environment is essential.
• Candidates who have built complete solutions primarily through AI-assisted development will be preferred.