NLP Developer - Java

Matlen Silver; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking an NLP/Java Developer responsible for developing an enterprise-grade AI chatbot. This role involves building conversational AI workflows and integrating the chatbot with internal systems. The ideal candidate has 5-8+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Python and Java, and hands-on experience with AI/ML applications, especially LLM-based chatbots. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive pay and requires candidates to be USC or GC.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience building and deploying AI/ML applications.
• Strong background in conversational AI design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an enterprise-grade AI chatbot.
• Build conversational AI workflows and integrate with internal systems.
• Implement governance/compliance controls.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Java

Hands-on experience with AI/ML applications

Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

Experience with REST APIs

Strong problem-solving skills

Tools

OpenAI

Docker

Kubernetes

Visio

Figma

Job description

Location: Onsite 3 days a wk; Hybrid – Office location is Jersey City NJ

Required Pay Scale: $60-65hr W2

***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates***

Summary

The NLP/Java Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing an enterprise-grade AI chatbot capable of supporting business functions. The role includes building conversational AI workflows, integrating the chatbot with internal systems and data sources, implementing governance/compliance controls, and ensuring high reliability in production. This position requires strong engineering expertise, hands‑on experience with modern AI/ML frameworks, and the ability to collaborate across technology and business teams.

Required Skills

• 5-8+ years of experience in software engineering with strong proficiency in Python, Java, or .NET
• Hands‑on experience building and deploying AI/ML applications, especially LLM‑based chatbots
• Expertise with at least one AI framework: OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, Rasa, or similar
• Strong understanding of vector databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Milvus, or Azure AI Search)
• Experience designing and integrating REST APIs and enterprise services
• Familiarity with prompt engineering, grounding, RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), and model evaluation
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and containerized deployment (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of data security, access controls, and compliance requirements in enterprise environments
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with Chatbot or virtual assistants
• Hands‑on experience with NLP‑based virtual assistance, chatbots, or conversational AI solutions.
• Strong background in building conversation flows, decision logic, and user journey mapping
• Visio and/or Figma.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Generative AI orchestration frameworks
• Prior experience integrating chatbots with ServiceNow, SharePoint, databases, or line‑of‑business apps
• Knowledge of MLOps pipelines, model monitoring, and versioning
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Background in NLP, semantic search, embeddings, or conversational design
• Experience working in a financial services or highly regulated environment
• LangGraph), LLM Automation, LangChain‑style orchestration
• Angular v16+
• NLP/AI/LLM
• Ability to translate ambiguous concepts into structured workflows.

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