Java Development - Senior Consultant | Remote

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable applications. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in Java development, experience in Azure Cloud environments, and the ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to a small team. Exposure to AI-driven solutions is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance Java applications

Build and enhance microservices architectures using Spring Boot and related frameworks

Integrate AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI services, LLM APIs)

into applications

Develop intelligent features such as chatbots, recommendation engines, or automation

workflows

Deploy and manage applications within Azure Cloud environments

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers or small teams

Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices in coding, security, and performance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps) to deliver end-to end

solutions

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications and AI integrations

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes

Stay updated on emerging trends in AI, cloud computing, and backend engineering

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience in Java development

Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (e.g., App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure

DevOps)

Practical experience integrating AI/ML solutions (e.g., REST-based AI APIs, LLMs, or Azure AI

services)

Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs

Proven experience mentoring or managing a small team or leading modules/projects

Solid understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architectures

Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases

Familiarity with Git and version control systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Generative AI use cases (e.g., chatbots, summarization, RAG pipelines)

Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks or tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, or LangChain)

Experience with vector databases or semantic search technologies

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Azure certifications are a plus

Key Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset

Ability to combine backend engineering with AI-driven solutioning

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Ability to balance hands-on development with mentoring responsibilities

Continuous learning mindset, especially in AI and cloud technologies

Additional Details:

Shift Schedule: 5PM - 2AM (PH Time)

Work Setup: Fully Remote

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