Senior AI Software Engineer – Java
Job Title: Senior AI Software Engineer – Java
Location: Remote (U.S.)Employment Type:
Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)
About the Opportunity:
ZipStaff is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build production Java services with AI-assisted engineering at a healthcare analytics and payment-integrity organization. You will ship Spring Boot APIs and microservices, review AI-generated code, and integrate with workflow orchestration. This is a backend seat that uses Claude or Copilot every day — not a prompt-engineer role and not a Java role with no AI workflow.
What You’ll Do:
- Build and enhance production Java / Spring Boot services, APIs, and microservices.
- Use Claude, Copilot, or a similar tool for coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
- Review AI-generated code for correctness, performance, security, and maintainability.
- Integrate services with workflow orchestration (Temporal, Camunda, or equivalent) for routing and decision support.
- Deliver features with the tech lead and data teams, and take production issues.
- Contribute to CI/CD, DevSecOps, and cloud-native deployments on OpenShift, Kubernetes, or AWS.Required Qualifications:5+ yearsprofessional backend or enterprise software engineering.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and integration patterns, shipped to production.
- Daily use ofClaude, Copilot, or a similar AI coding tool, with review of the output.
- SQL and relational databases ( PostgreSQL or Oracle ), including data modeling and tuning.
- Event-driven or distributed systems, CI/CD, and containers or cloud ( OpenShift, Kubernetes, or AWS ).Exposure to a workflow platform:
- Temporal, Camunda, Flowable, jBPM, or Drools.
- Agile delivery (SAFe preferred).Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
Workflow-driven or decision-automation solutions, especially Temporal.
Governance practices for AI-assisted development.
Shared platforms, integration frameworks, or internal developer tools.
AWS, Azure, or OCI, and Docker.
Healthcare IT or another regulated environment.
Benefits:
Health Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Vision Insurance.401(k) + 401(k) matching.
Paid time off.
Referral Program.
About ZipStaff
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.