Agent Gateway + AI Experience Engineer | Phoenix, AZ, Charlotte, NC & San Leandro, CA (Onsite role ) | W2

Next Gen Software Solutions LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Gen Software Solutions is seeking an Agent Gateway + AI Experience Engineer for onsite work in Phoenix, Charlotte, or San Leandro. The role requires 8+ years in Java development, strong REST API and reactive programming skills, plus experience with Kafka, AI frameworks, and data-driven backend work.

The position is a long-term contract (W2) with onsite requirements 5 days/week, involving collaboration with product and engineering teams.

Qualifications

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• 8 years of Java development with Spring/SpringBoot; strong backend focus

Responsibilities

Skills

Java development

Backend development

Reactive programming

REST APIs

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Data-driven development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Spring / SpringBoot

Python

RESTful APIs

WebFlux

Apache Kafka

MongoDB

Oracle

Flink

GraphQL

Dialogflow CX / Conversational AI

LLMs / agentic frameworks

ADK / Playbook

Kubernetes

CI/CD / Cloud-native

Job description

Job Title: Agent Gateway + AI Experience Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ, Charlotte, NC & San Leandro, CA (Onsite 5 days/week)

Type: Contract W2

Duration: long term

Experience: 8+ Years

Job Description

Core Skill Requirements

• 8 years of strong experience in Java development, including proficiency in Spring SpringBoot
• 2-3 years of experience with Python, focused on backend or data-driven development
• Strong experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Strong understanding of Reactive Programming (WebFlux, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven architecture
• Database expertise in both MongoDB (NoSQL) and Oracle (RDBMS)
• Experience with Flink for stream processing and data pipelines
• GraphQL knowledge
• AI / Conversational Platform Exposure Strong understanding of Google Dialogflow CX or similar conversational AI frameworks
• Exposure to LLM (Large Language Models), agentic architectures, and prompt engineering concepts
• Familiarity with ADK (Agent Development Kit), Playbook, or similar agentic frameworks
• Conceptual understanding of machine learning fundamentals and model telemetry.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience with microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native environments (OCP, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills; ability to collaborate across engineering and product teams

Qualifications

Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

Prior experience in banking, fintech, or digital assistant platforms is an advantage.

Evaluation Proficiency Metrics

• High-Priority Python
• Context Engineering
• Google ADK
• MCP
• A2A
• Multi Agent Set Up
• General AI/ML

About Next Gen Software Solutions

Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Next Gen Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About Next Gen Software Solutions LLC

Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army soldier, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and excellence principles that guide every aspect of our operations.