Java Developer (Java, AI & GCP)

Job Title: Java Developer (Java, AI & GCP) Location: Dallas, TX / Remote W2 Contract Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-native applications, integrate AI/ML capabilities into enterprise systems, and contribute to modern microservices-based architectures. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, data scientists, cloud engineers, and DevOps teams to build intelligent, high-performance applications. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications. • Build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot. • Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). • Integrate AI/ML models and intelligent services into backend applications. • Collaborate with AI/ML teams to operationalize machine learning solutions. • Implement secure, scalable, and high-availability architectures. • Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability. • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning. • Work with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for automated deployments. • Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system stability. Required Skills & Qualifications Core Java Skills • Strong experience in Java 8/11/17+ • Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security • Experience with Hibernate/JPA • Strong understanding of OOP concepts and design patterns • Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architecture Cloud & DevOps • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Experience with: • Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) • Cloud Run • Pub/Sub • Cloud Functions • BigQuery • Cloud Storage • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI AI / Machine Learning • Experience integrating AI/ML services into applications • Exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, or AI APIs • Familiarity with Vertex AI or similar AI platforms • Understanding of AI model deployment and inference workflows • Knowledge of prompt engineering or AI-assisted automation is a plus Database & Messaging • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases • Knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or BigQuery • Familiarity with Kafka or Pub/Sub messaging systems akhil.anand@navasoftware.com