Java Developer - AI/LLM

Java Developer - AI/LLM

Posted 4 days ago by 1766596608

£700 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
London

Summary: Senior Java Developer with expertise in AI and LLM is sought by a trading company in London for a contract role. The position requires extensive backend engineering experience and a proven track record in modernizing production systems. Candidates should have hands-on experience with AI development tools and demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into existing workflows. Remote work options are available for exceptional candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilize backend engineering expertise to enhance production systems and design APIs/microservices.
  • Implement AI/LLM solutions, integrating AI into CI/CD pipelines and building automation.
  • Demonstrate the impact of AI on productivity and code quality through successful projects.

Key Skills:

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong Java backend skills.
  • Proven track record in modernizing production systems and designing APIs/microservices.
  • Hands-on experience with AI development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
  • Knowledge of prompt engineering, model selection, and LLM capabilities.
  • Experience with AI-assisted refactoring, test generation, and documentation at scale.

Salary (Rate): £700 daily

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Java Developer - AI/LLM - sought by trading company based in London - Contract

(Remote option available for outstanding candidates)

What We're Looking For

  • Backend Engineering Expertise
    • 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong Java backend skills.
    • Proven track record in modernising production systems and designing APIs/microservices.
    • Deep understanding of legacy migration strategies and service decomposition.
  • AI/LLM Implementation Skills
    • Hands-on experience with AI development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
    • Experience integrating AI into CI/CD pipelines and building AI-powered automation.
    • Knowledge of prompt engineering, model selection, and LLM capabilities.
  • Proven AI Impact
    • Demonstrated success in using AI to improve productivity and code quality.
    • Experience with AI-assisted refactoring, test generation, and documentation at scale.

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