Sr Java with AI Software Engineer

Blackstone Technology Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Talent Group seeks a Sr Java with AI Software Engineer to join our client's team. The role requires 35+ years of Java backend experience, strong Spring Boot among other technologies, and hands-on work with Kubernetes and Azure.

The candidate should have a Bachelors in engineering or CS and be comfortable in Linux environments, with SQL expertise and experience in Drools/Kogito rules engines, plus C/C++ coding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 35+ years of Java backend development experience, with Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, JPA/Hibernate, Maven/Gradle, JUnit/Mockito, and API integration.
• Strong SQL experience with relational databases, indexing and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Rules engines like Drools, Kogito and with C/C++.
• Linux environment proficiency, including CLI and shell scripting.
• GitHub repo management and GitHub CLI usage.
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience and Azure cloud service knowledge.

Skills

Java backend

Spring Boot

REST APIs

microservices

JPA/Hibernate

Maven/Gradle

JUnit/Mockito

SQL

APIs integration

Linux

GitHub CLI

Kubernetes

Azure

C/C++

Drools/Kogito

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

Kubernetes

GitHub CLI

Linux shell

Azure

Drools/Kogito

Job description

Job Summary

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Sr Java with AI Software Engineer to join our Client's team.

Key Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 35+ years of Java backend development experience, with strong hands-on experience in Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, JPA/Hibernate, Maven/Gradle, JUnit/Mockito, and API integration.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases, including database design, queries, joins, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on development on Rules engine like Drools, Kogito
• Hands-on coding experience with C/C++.
• Strong experience working in Linux environments, including command-line tools and shell scripting.
• Experience with GitHub repository management and the GitHub CLI.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deploying, managing, or troubleshooting containerized applications.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted software development, including:
• Practical experience using Claude Code or OpenAI Codex in software engineering projects.
• Regular, day-to-day use of GitHub Copilot for development.
• Experience in the dental and/or medical insurance industry, particularly with insurance claims processing.
• Candidates located in or near Oakland or San Francisco, California are preferred.
• Rule Engine experience (Kogito/Drools preferred).

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and proactively identify and resolve technical issues.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to evolving technologies and requirements.

Security Clearance Required: N/A

Company Information

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EEO Statement

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities