Senior Software Engineer – AI-Native

ZipStaff Inc.; Center Square (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipStaff is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for an AI-native product team. You will build production Java/Spring Boot backend services and use Claude or Copilot as daily tools.

This role is not ML/model-training focused, and is a production engineering position with AI-assisted workflows. You will deliver features end-to-end, review AI-generated code for quality, and participate in design discussions while adhering to secure SDLC standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional backend/enterprise software engineering.
• Strong Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, including REST APIs and integrations.
• Production delivery using AI-assisted tools (Claude, Copilot, or similar).
• Relational databases / SQL (PostgreSQL or Oracle), data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Event-driven / distributed systems.
• CI/CD, DevOps, and containers/cloud (OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS).
• Exposure to workflow orchestration (Temporal, Camunda, Flowable, jBPM, or Drools).
• BS/MS in CS, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Agile experience (SAFe preferred).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance production Java / Spring Boot backend services, APIs, and microservices.
• Use AI-assisted workflows (Claude, Copilot) for coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Review and refine AI-generated code for correctness, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Integrate services with workflow platforms such as Temporal.io or Camunda.
• Help refine AI-native engineering standards under the Tech Lead.
• Deliver features end-to-end with the AI-Native Tech Lead, data, and adjacent teams.
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews.
• Follow secure coding and SDLC standards; support production issues.
• Contribute to CI/CD, DevSecOps, and cloud-native deploys (OpenShift/Kubernetes, AWS).

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AI-assisted tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

REST APIs

OpenShift

Kubernetes

AWS

Temporal.io

Camunda

Education

BS/MS in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Temporal.io

Camunda

Flowable

jBPM

Drools

OpenShift

AWS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – AI-Native.

Location: Remote (U.S.) | Blue Bell, PA team.

Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099).

About the Opportunity

ZipStaff is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for an AI-native product team at a leading healthcare analytics organization.

You will build production Java / Spring Boot services and use Claude, Copilot, or similar as a daily engineering tool. This is not an ML / model-training role. Candidates who only write prompts or only do data science will not be a fit.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and enhance production Java / Spring Boot backend services, APIs, and microservices.
• Use AI-assisted workflows (Claude, Copilot) for coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Review and refine AI-generated code for correctness, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Integrate services with workflow platforms such as Temporal.io or Camunda.
• Help refine AI-native engineering standards under the Tech Lead
• Deliver features end-to-end with the AI-Native Tech Lead, data, and adjacent teams.
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews.
• Follow secure coding and SDLC standards; support production issues.
• Contribute to CI/CD, DevSecOps, and cloud-native deploys (OpenShift/Kubernetes, AWS).

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years professional backend / enterprise software engineering.
• Strong Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, including REST APIs and integrations.
• Production delivery using AI-assisted tools (Claude, Copilot, or similar) in daily work.
• Strong debugging, code review, and ownership of quality.
• Relational databases / SQL (PostgreSQL or Oracle), data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Event-driven / distributed systems.
• CI/CD, DevOps, and containers/cloud (OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS).
• Exposure to workflow orchestration (Temporal, Camunda, Flowable, jBPM, or Drools).
• BS/MS in CS, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Agile experience (SAFe preferred).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deeper Temporal.io / decision-automation experience.
• AI-native development standards and governance for AI-assisted code.
• Shared platforms, internal developer tools, or automation.
• Healthcare IT or other regulated environments.

About ZipStaff:

ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.