Java Developer - AI/LLM
Posted 4 days ago by Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK
£700 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
London, UK
Summary: Senior Java Developer with expertise in AI and LLM is sought by a trading company based in London for a contract role. The position offers a remote option for outstanding candidates and requires extensive backend engineering experience, particularly in Java. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in modernizing production systems and integrating AI into development processes. Key responsibilities include implementing AI tools and improving productivity through AI-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize backend engineering expertise to modernize production systems and design APIs/microservices.
- Implement AI development tools and integrate AI into CI/CD pipelines.
- Demonstrate the impact of AI on productivity and code quality through various AI-assisted processes.
Key Skills:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong Java Back End skills.
- Experience with AI development tools and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Knowledge of legacy migration strategies, service decomposition, and prompt engineering.
Salary (Rate): £700 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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 Back End 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 (eg, 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.
Please apply within for further details - Matt Holmes, Harvey Nash