Software Engineer (Java + AI)--Jacksonville, FL

C4 Technical Services; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GuideWell is seeking a senior Software Engineer (Java + AI) to design and build scalable enterprise solutions across AWS and on-prem environments. This hands-on role delivers production AI components, agentic architectures, and governance-focused integrations with a focus on reliability and maintainability.

Hybrid Jacksonville-based, candidates should have 5+ years of Java and SDLC experience, strong testing and release practices, and the ability to lead technical discussions while delivering

Qualifications

• Senior-level Java development with SDLC, testing, and change management.
• Experience with agentic AI systems, LLMs, embeddings, and productionizing AI solutions.
• Experience in hybrid cloud environments (AWS + on-prem) and data integration.
• Proficiency with multiple programming languages and web services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable enterprise solutions across AWS and on-prem environments.
• Contribute to production AI systems and governance-focused components.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability, security, and maintainability.

Skills

Java

Agentic systems

AWS AI services

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Job description

Location:Jacksonville, FL (local candidates within driving distance preferred)

Non-Negotiables

• Senior-level Java development (hands-on) + strong SDLC, unit testing, and release/change management, 5 plus years
• Modern AI engineering: agentic systems, LLMs/embeddings, vector databases/RAG, prompt engineering, and productionizing AI solutions
• AWS in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments (e.g., EC2, Lambda, SageMaker or equivalent AI/ML services)
• Data/platform engineering exposure: Snowflake migration, DBT, data integrations (e.g., Dell Boomi), and Postgres/MongoDB (+ Iceberg tables)

Top Skills

• Java
• Agentic systems
• AWS expertise: EC2, Lambda, SageMaker, or equivalent AI/ML services

Nice to have Skills

• Cloudera Data Platform ecosystem (modernization/migration readiness)
• Containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD for AI/ML workloads
• Domain experience (healthcare and/or financial) and Agile/Waterfall experience

Role Overview

GuideWell is seeking a senior Software Engineer (Java + AI) to help design and build scalable enterprise solutions spanning application development, data modernization, and AI initiatives. This role is hands-on and will contribute directly to production AI systems, including agentic architectures, integrations, and governance-focused solutions across AWS and on-prem environments. You’ll provide technical leadership while delivering reusable components that improve scalability, security, and long-term maintainability. This is a hybrid Jacksonville role with video panel and final onsite interview steps.

Job Description

Sr. JAVA Developers are responsible for the development, programming, and coding of Information Technology solutions. Senior IT Developers are responsible for documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products. Senior IT Developers are responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application. Senior IT Developers lead efforts, oversee work results, provide training and serve as a technical resource for other Developers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures
• Proficiency using versioning tools: GIT, GNU, RCS, SCCS, CVS, SVN, Mercurial, Monotone, etc
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Flexible team player
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performanceMust demonstrate initiative and effective independent decision‑making skills
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle
• Proficiency programming in more than one object‑oriented programming language; JAVA, JavaScript, Python, C#, C++, and PHP
• Experience with HTML and Frameworks such as; React.Js, Node.JS, and EXPRESS
• Experience with SOAP, REST web service development
• May include learning languages such as; Hadoop, Storm, Spark, Kafka, Hive, NFI, Scoop, etc
• May include database knowledge in; SQL, MySQL, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, etc
• Proficiency using standard desktop applications such as MS Suite and flowcharting tools such as Visio
• Proficiency using debugging tools; Advanced Debugger, Allinea DDT, AQtime, ARM, CA/EZTEST, etc
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy
• Manipulate data from various sources / formats such as: flat files, relational databases, non-relational databases, XML, JSON, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Various Domain experience; Health Care, Financial, etc
• Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodology
• Specific tools, languages and specialty skills may vary

Additional Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI solutions using agentic patterns and core AI components
• Design and Develop scalable systems across AWS and on-premises environments
• Actively code and contribute to production AI systems (not purely architectural/design)
• Mentor and guide development teams on AI best practices
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies and frameworks

Preferred Experience

• Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• CI/CD pipelines for AI/ML workloads

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement which combines flexibility with in-office engagement. Team schedules are determined based on role requirements and business needs. Travel to and from our corporate or regional offices may be required.

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