At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build AI-powered applications using Java and modern microservices.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm in downtown Toronto with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong emphasis on career development.
- Why this job: Work at the forefront of AI technology and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 3-8 years of Java experience and familiarity with AI solutions.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 130000 $ per year.
We are seeking a Senior AI Java Developer to design, develop, and integrate AI-powered enterprise applications. The role focuses on leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI frameworks, and cloud AI services while building scalable Java-based microservices and backend services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered enterprise applications using Java.
- Build intelligent applications utilizing Generative AI and LLMs.
- Use AI-assisted development tools (AI coding assistants and code generation agents) to accelerate development while ensuring code quality, security, and maintainability.
- Integrate AI capabilities with enterprise systems through REST APIs and microservices.
- Develop backend services using Spring Boot and Spring AI.
- Implement prompt engineering, AI orchestration, and agent-based workflows.
- Build scalable APIs to consume OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock, or similar platforms.
- Collaborate with business analysts, architects, UX teams, and DevOps engineers.
- Optimize AI application performance, scalability, security, and cost.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD implementation.
- Stay current with emerging AI technologies and recommend improvements.
Requirements
- Must have / Core technical skills: Hibernate / JPA, REST APIs, Microservices, Maven or Gradle.
- Experience with LLMs, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Agents.
- Experience with OpenAI / Azure OpenAI APIs.
- CI/CD and automation: GitHub Actions or Jenkins; Terraform preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 3-8+ years of Java development experience.
- 2+ years working on AI/GenAI solutions preferred.
- Strong knowledge of software architecture and distributed systems.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Preferred / Nice-to-have
- Kafka / event streaming.
- Elasticsearch.
- AWS Bedrock.
- Observability tools: Grafana, Prometheus.
- Experience with Git and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, data privacy, model monitoring, AI observability.
- CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and API management.
Location & Schedule
Hybrid: must be in downtown Toronto and/or client office a minimum of 4 days per week (subject to change).
Skills
- Software Architecture
- Distributed Systems
- System Design
- Prompt Engineering
- AI-assisted Development
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- CI/CD
- DevOps
- DevSecOps practices
- Performance Optimization
- Scalability
- Observability
- Agent-based Workflows
Experience Level
Senior
Employment Type
Full-time
Salary
USD 80,000 - 130,000/year
Sr. AI Java Developer in Toronto employer: Vibehackers
Life360 is an exceptional employer for Senior Backend Engineers II, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritizes innovation and collaboration. With a focus on AI-native engineering, employees have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to impactful projects that serve millions of users. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including flexible PTO, robust health insurance, and support for remote work, fostering an environment where personal and professional growth is encouraged.
