Senior Java Engineer – AI-Driven Modernisation

🚀 Senior Java Engineer – AI-Driven ModernisationJersey City, NJ (Hybrid)💰 $120,000 – $160,000 + Bonus + Full BenefitsWe’re working with a leading global insurance organisation on a high-impact modernisation programme, using AI-assisted development (Claude) to transform legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native microservices.This isn’t theory or strategy — this is hands-on engineering, using AI to accelerate real-world software delivery.🧠 What You’ll Be DoingUse AI tooling (Claude) to navigate and refactor large, complex codebasesReverse engineer legacy applications into clear functional requirements and user storiesDesign and build Java / Spring Boot microservices and REST APIsDeploy into Kubernetes environments with full CI/CD pipelinesDrive modernisation initiatives (rewrite, refactor, replace) aligned to target architectureWork closely with stakeholders to translate business logic into scalable solutions✅ What We’re Looking ForStrong Java + Spring Boot engineering experienceProven experience building microservices and REST APIsSolid understanding of CI/CD, Kubernetes, DockerExperience working with or exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot, LLMs)Background in modernisation / legacy system transformationNice to have:Insurance domain (policy admin, underwriting, claims)Experience reverse engineering legacy platformsExposure to agentic workflows or prompt engineering🎯 Why This Role?Work on genuinely cutting-edge AI-assisted engineering (not just buzzwords)High-impact modernisation programme within a global enterpriseStrong engineering culture with real ownershipCompetitive salary + bonus + full benefits package📩 Interested?Apply directly — happy to run through the role in more detail.