Java Lead with AI exp

Sharpedge Solutions Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharpedge Solutions Inc. is seeking a skilled Full Stack Engineer to build modern web apps using React, TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot and REST APIs. You will work on AI-powered applications, MCP-based integrations, and cloud-native microservices with emphasis on security and performance.

Applicants should be adept at full-stack design, testing, and collaborating in an agile environment, with a passion for scalable engineering and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Proficient in building full-stack web applications with modern JS/TS frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
• Experience with microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience creating AI-powered apps and working with MCP/LangChain/Semantic Kernel.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, secure, and high-quality software using React/TypeScript and Java/Spring.
• Design and implement API-driven microservices and data pipelines.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver AI-enabled features and systems.
• Implement automated testing and secure coding practices.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

AI-powered applications

Generative AI

MCP (Model Context Protocol)

LangChain

Semantic Kernel

LangGraph

Junit

Mockito

Jest

Playwright

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

SQL/NoSQL

OWASP

Security tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

• Full Stack Engineer with expertise in React, TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices.
• Experience building modern, responsive web applications using React, Vite, React Router, Material UI, Tailwind CSS, and ShadCN UI.
• Experience developing AI-powered applications, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, and RAG-based solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP), including MCP Clients, MCP Servers, tool integration, orchestration, and enterprise system connectivity.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks such as Semantic Kernel, LangChain, and LangGraph.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Framework, object-oriented design principles, and GoF design patterns.
• Experience building APIs, event-driven services, batch applications, and cloud-native microservices architectures.
• Proficient in automated testing using JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
• Experience with code quality and security tools such as SonarQube, Checkmarx, and Zally.
• Knowledge of relational, NoSQL, and vector databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and PGVector.
• Experience implementing non-functional requirements including security, scalability, performance, observability, and resiliency.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and PCF.
• Strong understanding of SAFe Agile, DevOps, and modern software engineering best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, mentoring, and collaboration skills with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

Job Summary

• Full Stack Engineer with expertise in React, TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices.
• Experience building modern, responsive web applications using React, Vite, React Router, Material UI, Tailwind CSS, and ShadCN UI.
• Proficient in developing secure, high-quality code using Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL, with knowledge of OWASP, CWE, and secure coding practices.
• Experience developing AI-powered applications, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, and RAG-based solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP), including MCP Clients, MCP Servers, tool integration, orchestration, and enterprise system connectivity.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks such as Semantic Kernel, LangChain, and LangGraph.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Framework, object-oriented design principles, and GoF design patterns.
• Experience building APIs, event-driven services, batch applications, and cloud-native microservices architectures.
• Proficient in automated testing using JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
• Experience with code quality and security tools such as SonarQube, Checkmarx, and Zally.
• Knowledge of relational, NoSQL, and vector databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and PGVector.
• Experience implementing non-functional requirements including security, scalability, performance, observability, and resiliency.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and PCF.
• Strong understanding of SAFe Agile, DevOps, and modern software engineering best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, mentoring, and collaboration skills with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field