Java AI Engineer (Finance domain) - 6 Months Contract To Hire - 100% Remote - Direct Client

The Senior Software Engineer designs and architects complex software features and systems. This senior technical position leads technical discussions, drives engineering best practices, mentors engineers, and makes critical architectural decisions that impact product quality and team productivity. Technical Skills Expert proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworksDeep understanding of software architecture patterns and design principlesExperience with distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecturesStrong system design and scalability expertiseKnowledge of application runtime environments and underlying infrastructure platformsPerformance optimization and debugging experience at scaleTalented use of AI tools and integration of AI/ML capabilities into applicationsProgramming Languages: Java, J2EE, and PythonFrameworks & Architecture: Microservices, Spring BootAPI Development: REST APITesting & Tools: PostmanDatabases: Oracle & PostgreSQLCI/CD Tools: Jenkins, and Azure PipelinesContainerization & Orchestration: Docker and KubernetesCloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, SR, and Lambda)Work Management Tools: Azure DevOps, and ConfluenceAI Tools: Claude and Microsoft Copilot