Java Spring Boot Developer with Chatbot & GitHub Copilot

Java Spring Boot Developer with Chatbot & GitHub Copilot ExperiencePosition: Java Spring Boot DeveloperLocation: Minneapolis, MN (Onsite/Hybrid)Experience: 10 YearsJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Java Spring Boot Developer with expertise in developing Chatbot and AI-powered applications and hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted software development. The ideal candidate should possess strong backend development skills, experience building scalable microservices, and exposure to modern AI and conversational platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.Develop and integrate chatbot/conversational AI solutions with enterprise applications.Build scalable APIs and backend services supporting chatbot and AI workflows.Leverage GitHub Copilot to improve development productivity, code quality, and delivery speed.Collaborate with architects, product owners, and frontend teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.Integrate applications with cloud services, databases, and third-party systems.Participate in code reviews, performance optimization, and system design discussions.Follow Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.Required Skills10 years of software development experience.Strong expertise in:Java 8/11/17Spring BootSpring MVCSpring Data JPARESTful APIsMicroservices ArchitectureExperience developing or integrating Chatbots / Conversational AI solutions.Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools.Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile practices.Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.Preferred SkillsExperience with:Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, Claude, Gemini, or similar AI platformsPython for AI/Automation integrationsKubernetes and DockerAzure or AWS CloudKnowledge of:Prompt EngineeringAgentic AI conceptsLangChain or AI orchestration frameworksExperience in Banking or Financial Services domains.Nice to HaveGitHub Copilot Certification.Experience building AI Assistants, Virtual Agents, or Customer Support Bots.Exposure to React or Angular front-end technologies.Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.