Java Developer with AI

Hi,Hope you are doing well.Position: Senior Java Developer – AI-Assisted Spec-Driven Development at New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid/Onsite)
Mandatory :  Claude Code, SDD

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with strong experience in enterprise application development and a passion for leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with spec-driven development methodologies and AI coding platforms such as Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools to accelerate software delivery while maintaining high-quality engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java-based applications and services.
• Translate business and technical specifications into robust software solutions.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) to improve developer productivity and code quality.
• Participate in spec-driven development processes, ensuring requirements are clearly defined, traceable, and implemented accurately.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA teams, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud-native development initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and core Java concepts.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Microservices, REST APIs, and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered development tools such as Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms.
• Experience working in a spec-driven or requirements-driven development environment.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented programming, and system architecture.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and DevOps practices.
• Prior experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring development teams.

Key Skills:
Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, SQL, AI-Assisted Development, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Spec-Driven Development, Agile, CI/CD, Cloud Technologies.