Java Full Stack with AI Integration

BeaconFire Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Inc. is seeking a Java developer to build scalable web applications using Java 8/17, Spring Boot, and databases. You will write clean code, conduct tests, and participate in Agile processes to oversee the full development lifecycle.

The role includes AI integration tasks with RAG pipelines, and requires staying current with Java technologies, APIs, and best practices. Prior experience in React.js, HTML, CSS, and Spring AI is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with SDLC and basic programming in OO languages.
• Knowledge of APIs, data structures (Collections, Maps, Lists).
• Relational DBs (MySQL, PostgreSQL); basic SQL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable web apps using Java 8/17, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL, Kafka.
• Write clean, maintainable, reusable code; ensure quality and testing.
• Conduct tests to ensure reliability of applications.
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality and consistency.

Skills

OOP programming

APIs & data structures

Relational databases

SQL basics

Agile / Scrum

Education

Master’s Degree in CS

Tools

Spring

Maven

React.js

HTML

CSS

WebLogic

RabbitMQ

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop scalable web applications using Java 8/17, Spring Boot, SQL, NoSQL, Kafka,
• Write clean and efficient code, and ensure code maintainability and reusability.
• Conduct Testing to ensure application and reliability.
• Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
• Participate in Agile Scrum team and own the full development lifecycle, including project planning, design, implementation, testing, and optimization.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for applications, APIs, and
• Ship to production: APIs, monitoring/observability, cost/performance optimization, CI/CD, and security best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies for Java development.

AI Integration

• Implement RAG pipelines using Spring AI and LangChain4j with vector database integration.
• Stay up to date with the latest RAG technologies and best practices, including chunking strategies, embeddings, retrieval optimization, and reranking techniques.

Requirements

• Decent understanding of the software development life cycle
• Basic programming skills using object-oriented programming languages with in-depth knowledge of common APIs and data structures like Collections, Maps, lists
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), basic SQL query

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science (CS)
• 0-1 year of practical experience in Java coding
• Experience using Spring, Maven, React.js, HTML, CSS
• Knowledge of other contemporary Java technologies (e.g., Weblogic, RabbitMQ,
• Basic understanding of AI/LLM concepts.
• Spring AI or LangChain4j experience.
• RAG application building or vector database experience.

BeaconFire is an E-verified company and provides equal employment opportunities (visa sponsorship provided).