About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Java Software Engineer to contribute to full-stack and GenAI-enabled projects. You will join agile teams and own parts of the development lifecycle from design through production.

• Develop scalable web applications using Java (8/17), Spring Boot, SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems.
• Integrate messaging and streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ) as needed.
• Implement front-end features using Angular (2+) or React.js, plus HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Implement GenAI features and RAG pipelines using Spring AI and LangChain4j with vector DBs.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code; perform and participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and production deployments; prioritize monitoring, observability, security, and cost/performance optimization.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for APIs, deployments, and operations.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Java and JavaScript.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and data structures (Collections, Maps, Lists, Sets).
• Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and basic SQL.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and testing practices.
• Ability to work in an Agile team and communicate effectively.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred).
• 0–1 year practical Java coding experience (entry-level candidates welcome).
• Experience with Spring, Maven, and frontend frameworks (React.js or Angular).
• Familiarity with app servers and middleware (WebLogic, Tomcat), and messaging (RabbitMQ).
• Basic understanding of AI/LLM concepts; hands-on experience with Spring AI or LangChain4j is a plus.
• Experience building RAG applications or working with vector databases.

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Compensation & Location

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: New York, NY (onsite / client location). Candidates must be open to relocation within the United States (examples: CA, TX, NY).
• Salary: $62,000–$80,000 per year (good-faith range provided by the employer).

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Why You’ll Like This Role

• Work on diverse, project-based engagements across industries while building production-grade full-stack and GenAI solutions.
• Exposure to modern Java ecosystems, cloud-native patterns, and RAG/LLM integrations.
• Opportunity to grow quickly in a consulting environment with varied technical challenges.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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