AI Java Developer
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AI Java Developer Client: LexisNexis Rate: $55/hour on w2 Location: Boca Raton, FL - open to remote, but preference is local or relocate Duration: 6 months, potential to extend or FTE USC and clear GC only [Updated LinkedIn] Job Title: AI Java Developer - Public Safety Product About the Role We are on a mission to make our communities safer and more secure. Our cutting-edge public safety product aims to prevent and solve crimes through advanced analytics, visualization, and performance-driven solutions. Join us in creating a state-of-the-art platform that will revolutionize public safety. We're seeking a highly skilled AI Java Developer with expertise in building AI driven applications using vector databases, AI services, and ETL data pipelines, and other modern frameworks. You'll play a key role in building highly performant, analytics-driven, and visualization-focused applications that empower decision-makers with actionable insights. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain AI-driven applications and services using Java. • Implement and manage vector databases to support AI models and data retrieval. • Develop search capabilities and data orchestration using vector databases. • Develop and optimize ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) data pipelines to ensure efficient data processing and integration. • Collaborate with data scientists to integrate AI models into production environments. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and implement complex product requirements. • Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of AI services and applications. • Implement data preprocessing and feature engineering techniques to enhance model performance. • Monitor and troubleshoot AI systems to ensure optimal performance and accuracy. • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and data engineering technologies. • Responsible for reporting progress against schedule for all assigned tasks on a regular basis. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related degree • 5+ years of Java (preferred) or Python, with a focus on AI and data engineering projects. • Prefer experience with Java (11+) and Spring Boot 3+ and Spring AI framework • Experience in designing and working with SQL (SQL Server, MySQL) & NoSQL Databases (Mongo DB, Elasticsearch). • Experience in building vector databases (Azure AI Service, Elasticsearch, Neo4J) • Experience with RAG retrieval methods and best practices. • Experience in designing and implementing AI ETL data pipelines • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles. • Expertise with developing testing automation including unit and integration testing using frameworks and tools such as JUnit, Mockito and Postman, SOAP UI • Expertise with development and build tools such as Gradle (preferred) or Maven and Git • Experience with version control systems like Git, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines • Strong background with Linux operating systems • Experience with Docker building images and Kubernetes deployments, services, ingress, config maps and secrets • Experience with Cloud providers Microsoft Azure or AWS • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies • Strong communication and teamwork abilities