Java & AI Software Engineer

Job information:

• Functional title - Java & AI Application Development Software Engineer
• Department - Technology: App Dev, Architect & BA
• Corporate level – Assistant Vice President
• Report to - Director, Application Development Software Engineer
• Location – New Jersey
• Expected full-time salary range between $135,000 – 150,000 + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits

Software Engineer (Java & AI Engineer)

Position overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-driven, and intellectually curious Software Engineer with Java and AI expertise who is eager to learn and embrace new technologies. This role is ideal for someone who possesses a strong growth mindset, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about leveraging AI to build next-generation solutions. Experience in the Payments Industry is a plus, particularly with real-time payment systems.

Job Description:

This position is with CLS Technology. The primary responsibilities of the job will be

(a) Hands-on software application development

(b) Implementing solutions using AI/ML technologies.

(c) Level 3 support

(d) End-to-end application delivery and systems integration

(e) Familiar with MT/MX message formats is a plus.

(f) Any RTGS package experience is a plus (Swift AMH, PAYPlus, TMPlus, SAA etc.)

Duties, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:

• Design, develop, test and deploy enterprise-grade applications using Java and related frameworks.
• Build AI-enabled solutions, including Generative AI, intelligent automation, and agent-based applications.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Application Architects, Developers, QA, Engineering, and Technology Vendor teams for design, development, testing, maintenance and support
• Plan, implement and ensure that delivery milestones are met
• Improve business processes and support critical business strategies by managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of business application systems
• Provide solutions using design patterns, common techniques, and industry best practices that meet the typical challenges/requirements of a financial application including usability, performance, security, resiliency, and compatibility
• Proactively recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions
• Participate in, contribute to, and assimilate changes, enhancements, requirements (functional and non-functional), and requirements traceability
• Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve CLS in-house practices and services
• Provide Level-3 support. Provide application knowledge and training to Level-2 support teams
• Integrate AI/ML models, Generative AI solutions, and LLM-based applications into existing platforms.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and industry best practices.

Experience Requirements:

• Strong experience with Java and Object-oriented programming principles.
• Expert of server-side Java including JDBC or JPA (e.g. Hibernate), JAXB, multi-threading, Exception handling, logging and Spring.
• Expert of hands-on experience with SQL and with at least one DBMS such as IBM DB2 (preferred) or Oracle.
• Familiarity with AI technologies, LLMs, prompt engineering, or a strong desire to learn and work with AI-driven applications.
• Hands-on knowledge of application maintainability, resiliency, performance, and technology risk management is a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge and experience in secure coding practices.
• Hands-on knowledge of messaging such as IBM MQ (preferred) or any JMS related.
• In Java, knowledge of file manipulation, XML/DOM/SAX, transaction, JSon, Reflect, date/time manipulation, Junit/TestNG, XA and File Watcher is a preferred plus.
• Knowledge of Python, UNIX commands and UNIX shell scripting is a plus.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Best Practices, SDLC, SOA, UML, JEE patterns and Design patterns is a plus.
• Hands-on knowledge of Eclipse and certain DevOps tools such as JIRA, GIT, Maven/Ant, etc.
• Knowledge of app security (such as Digest/Hashing, AES, Signature, Certificate, secret key/public key/private key; password protection; SSL; SFTP, SCP; truststore, keystore, keytool) is a minor plus.
• Knowledge of setting Failover/Load balancing and Disaster Recovery is a minor plus.
• Hands-on knowledge of MS Office toolset including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Proven track record of successful application delivery to production and effective Level-3 support.
• Experience of FIN/WIFE, SWIFT/SAA, payments processing, and FX business domain is a plus.
• Knowledge of Payment Products: RTGS connectivity packages (PayPlus, GM Plus, SAA or AMH)

Success factors: In addition, the person selected for the job will

• Have strong analytical, written and oral communication skills with a high self-motivation factor
• Possess excellent organization skills to manage multiple tasks in parallel
• Be a team player
• Have the ability to work on complex projects with globally distributed teams and manage tight delivery timelines
• Have the ability to smoothly handle high stress application development and support environments
• Strive continuously to improve stakeholder management for end-to-end application delivery and support
• Self-driven, highly motivated, hungry to learn and continuously improve.
• Adaptable and eager to explore new technologies, third party swift packages.
• Passionate about innovation and solving challenging problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field.