Java Automation Engineer with Agentic-AI

Job Title:Automation Engineer

Location:Hybrid Phoenix, AZ

Tax Term (W2, C2C):w2

Job Type (Permanent/Contract):Contract

Duration: Long term

Description:

Seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer with Agentic AI expertise to design, develop, and enhance intelligent, scalable backend applications. This role requires strong hands-on experience in Java backend development, Agentic AI frameworks and solutions, and Kafka-based event-driven architectures. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building AI-enabled services, integrating autonomous AI agents into enterprise applications, and developing robust backend systems that support high-volume, real-time data processing. The candidate should be comfortable working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java.
• Build and integrate Agentic AI solutions into enterprise applications and workflows.
• Develop and manage AI-driven agents capable of autonomous decision-making and task execution.
• Design and implement Kafka-based messaging and event-driven architectures.
• Create RESTful APIs and backend services to support AI and application integrations.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and integration issues.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities following best practices.

Required Skills:

• Strong Java Backend Development
• Agentic AI Development and Integration
• Kafka Framework / Event-Driven Architecture
• REST APIs, Microservices, Distributed Systems
• Backend System Design & Performance Optimization
• Agile Methodologies

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java Backend Development with mandatory Agentic AI experience
• Experience with Generative AI, AI Agents, or Agentic AI solutions
• Strong Kafka experience
• Experience with REST APIs and Microservices
• Preferred: LLMs, AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD