{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ec8cc631dfd9670dab3cd89c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ec8cc631dfd9670dab3cd89c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ec8cc631dfd9670dab3cd89c","title":"Software Engineer (Java + AI)--Jacksonville, FL","description":"Role: Software Engineer (Java + AI)\nType: 6-month contract (W2), hybrid/on-site schedule\nLocation: Jacksonville, FL (local candidates within driving distance preferred)\nNon-Negotiables:\nSenior-level Java development (hands-on) + strong SDLC, unit testing, and release/change management, 5 plus years\nModern AI engineering: agentic systems, LLMs/embeddings, vector databases/RAG, prompt engineering, and productionizing AI solutions\nAWS in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments (e.g., EC2, Lambda, SageMaker or equivalent AI/ML services)\nData/platform engineering exposure: Snowflake migration, DBT, data integrations (e.g., Dell Boomi), and Postgres/MongoDB (+ Iceberg tables)\nTop Skills:\nJava\nJavaScript, Python, C#, C++, or PHP\nAgentic systems\nMCP (Model Context Protocol)\nAWS expertise: EC2, Lambda, SageMaker, or equivalent AI/ML services\nNice to have Skills:\nCloudera Data Platform ecosystem (modernization/migration readiness)\nJavaScript frameworks (React, Node/Express) and Python\nContainerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD for AI/ML workloads\nDomain experience (healthcare and/or financial) and Agile/Waterfall experience\nRole Overview:\nGuideWell is seeking a senior Software Engineer (Java + AI) to help design and build scalable enterprise solutions spanning application development, data modernization, and AI initiatives. This role is hands-on and will contribute directly to production AI systems, including agentic architectures, integrations, and governance-focused solutions across AWS and on-prem environments. You’ll provide technical leadership while delivering reusable components that improve scalability, security, and long-term maintainability. This is a hybrid Jacksonville role with video panel and final onsite interview steps.\n\nJob Description:\nSr. JAVA Developers are responsible for the development, programming, and coding of Information Technology solutions. Senior IT Developers are responsible for documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products. Senior IT Developers are responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application. Senior IT Developers lead efforts, oversee work results, provide training and serve as a technical resource for other Developers.\n\nREQUIREMENTS:\n\nExperience with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures\nProficiency using versioning tools: GIT, GNU, RCS, SCCS, CVS, SVN, Mercurial, Monotone, etc\nDemonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills\nFlexible team player\nAbility to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities\nAbility to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance\nMust demonstrate initiative and effective independent decision-making skills\nAbility to communicate technical information clearly and articulately\nAbility to adapt to a rapidly changing environment\nIn-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle\nProficiency programming in more than one object-oriented programming language; JAVA, JavaScript, Python, C#, C++, and PHP\no Experience with HTML and Frameworks such as; React.Js, Node.JS, and EXPRESS\no Experience with SOAP, REST web service development\no May include learning languages such as; Hadoop, Storm, Spark, Kafka, Hive, NFI, Scoop, etc\no May include database knowledge in; SQL, MySQL, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, etc\n\nProficiency using standard desktop applications such as MS Suite and flowcharting tools such as Visio\nProficiency using debugging tools; Advanced Debugger, Allinea DDT, AQtime,, ARM, CA/EZTEST, etc\nHigh critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy\nManipulate data from various sources / formats such as: flat files, relational databases, non-relational databases, XML, JSON, etc.\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nThe preferred qualifications listed below reflect desired knowledge, skill, and/or experience.\nAdditional Preferred Qualifications:\n\nVarious Domain experience; Health Care, Financial, etc\nExperience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodology\nSpecific tools, languages and specialty skills may vary\n\nRequired Work Experience:\n5+ years related work experience, Professional experience with technical design and coding in the IT industry\n\nRequired Education:\nRelated Bachelor’s degree or related work experience\n\nAdditional Requirements (AI role):\nHands on development experience and ability to contribute to AI initiates. This role requires technical expertise in modern AI infrastructure, agentic systems, and cloud architecture, with a strong commitment to hands-on development and implementation.\nAWS expertise: EC2, Lambda, SageMaker, or equivalent AI/ML services\nAgentic systems: Proven experience building or deploying agent-based architectures\nMCP (Model Context Protocol): On-premises and cloud implementations\nAgentic patterns: Multi-agent systems, orchestration, tool integration\nCore AI Components: LLMs, embeddings, vector databases, retrieval systems, prompt engineering\nProduction deployment: Experience moving AI systems from development to production\nAdditional Responsibilities:\nDesign and implement AI solutions using agentic patterns and core AI components\nDesign and Develop scalable systems across AWS and on-premises environments\nActively code and contribute to production AI systems (not purely architectural/design)\nMentor and guide development teams on AI best practices\nEvaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies and frameworks\nPreferred Experience:\nHybrid cloud architecture (AWS + on-premises)\nContainerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)\nCI/CD pipelines for AI/ML workloads\nWork Environment:\nThis position offers a hybrid work arrangement which combines flexibility with in-office engagement. Team schedules are determined based on role requirements and business needs. Travel to and from our corporate or regional offices may be required.\n#DICE\ndtelschow@c4techservices.com","company":"C4 Technical Services","rawCompany":"c4 technical services","city":"Jacksonville","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T16:09:02.314Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineer (Java + AI)--Jacksonville, FL","description":"Role: Software Engineer (Java + AI)\nType: 6-month contract (W2), hybrid/on-site schedule\nLocation: Jacksonville, FL (local candidates within driving distance preferred)\nNon-Negotiables:\nSenior-level Java development (hands-on) + strong SDLC, unit testing, and release/change management, 5 plus years\nModern AI engineering: agentic systems, LLMs/embeddings, vector databases/RAG, prompt engineering, and productionizing AI solutions\nAWS in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments (e.g., EC2, Lambda, SageMaker or equivalent AI/ML services)\nData/platform engineering exposure: Snowflake migration, DBT, data integrations (e.g., Dell Boomi), and Postgres/MongoDB (+ Iceberg tables)\nTop Skills:\nJava\nJavaScript, Python, C#, C++, or PHP\nAgentic systems\nMCP (Model Context Protocol)\nAWS expertise: EC2, Lambda, SageMaker, or equivalent AI/ML services\nNice to have Skills:\nCloudera Data Platform ecosystem (modernization/migration readiness)\nJavaScript frameworks (React, Node/Express) and Python\nContainerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD for AI/ML workloads\nDomain experience (healthcare and/or financial) and Agile/Waterfall experience\nRole Overview:\nGuideWell is seeking a senior Software Engineer (Java + AI) to help design and build scalable enterprise solutions spanning application development, data modernization, and AI initiatives. This role is hands-on and will contribute directly to production AI systems, including agentic architectures, integrations, and governance-focused solutions across AWS and on-prem environments. You’ll provide technical leadership while delivering reusable components that improve scalability, security, and long-term maintainability. This is a hybrid Jacksonville role with video panel and final onsite interview steps.\n\nJob Description:\nSr. JAVA Developers are responsible for the development, programming, and coding of Information Technology solutions. Senior IT Developers are responsible for documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products. Senior IT Developers are responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application. 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This role requires technical expertise in modern AI infrastructure, agentic systems, and cloud architecture, with a strong commitment to hands-on development and implementation.\nAWS expertise: EC2, Lambda, SageMaker, or equivalent AI/ML services\nAgentic systems: Proven experience building or deploying agent-based architectures\nMCP (Model Context Protocol): On-premises and cloud implementations\nAgentic patterns: Multi-agent systems, orchestration, tool integration\nCore AI Components: LLMs, embeddings, vector databases, retrieval systems, prompt engineering\nProduction deployment: Experience moving AI systems from development to production\nAdditional Responsibilities:\nDesign and implement AI solutions using agentic patterns and core AI components\nDesign and Develop scalable systems across AWS and on-premises environments\nActively code and contribute to production AI systems (not purely architectural/design)\nMentor and guide development teams on AI best practices\nEvaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies and frameworks\nPreferred Experience:\nHybrid cloud architecture (AWS + on-premises)\nContainerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)\nCI/CD pipelines for AI/ML workloads\nWork Environment:\nThis position offers a hybrid work arrangement which combines flexibility with in-office engagement. 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