Java Developer with AI – Charlotte, NC – Contract

Tech Mirrors; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors in Charlotte, NC seeks a Java Developer with AI to design and build scalable backend applications using Java and Spring. The role focuses on integrating ADK for AI-enabled solutions and building RESTful services within a microservices architecture.

You will work with data scientists and AI engineers to implement LLM-driven features, RAG pipelines, and vector DBs. Strong Java and cloud familiarity are required for reliable, scalable delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java application development.
• Strong expertise in Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot, and Spring Framework.
• Hands-on experience with ADK (AI Development Kit) for building AI-enabled applications.
• Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) using ADK.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and API development.
• Experience with AI agents, prompt engineering, and workflow orchestration.
• Familiarity with vector databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based backend applications.
• Build AI-powered applications using ADK and integrate LLM services.
• Develop REST APIs and microservices for AI-driven business solutions.
• Implement RAG pipelines and integrate vector databases for intelligent search.
• Optimize AI workflows, prompt engineering, and model interactions.
• Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD deployments.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay updated with emerging AI technologies, Java frameworks, and ADK enhancements.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

LLMs integration

REST APIs

Microservices

AI workflows

Vector databases

SQL/NoSQL

Messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ)

Cloud basics

Tools

Git

Maven/Gradle

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title: Java Developer with AI

Type : Contract

Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Description:

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Java application development.
• Strong expertise in Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot, and Spring Framework.
• Hands-on experience with ADK (AI Development Kit) for building AI-enabled applications.
• Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) using ADK.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and API development.
• Experience with AI agents, prompt engineering, and workflow orchestration.
• Familiarity with vector databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based backend applications.
• Build AI-powered applications using ADK and integrate LLM services.
• Develop REST APIs and microservices for AI-driven business solutions.
• Implement RAG pipelines and integrate vector databases for intelligent search.
• Optimize AI workflows, prompt engineering, and model interactions.
• Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD deployments.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay updated with emerging AI technologies, Java frameworks, and ADK enhancements.