Senior Java Developer (AI Augmented) Hybrid @ Durham, NC (Must have: AI agents, LLMs, ChatGPT, Agentic IDEs, Claude Code/Cursor, Microservices architecture, Kafka, Docker, CI/CD) 6+ months contract. Onsite interview - locals preferred...

Must have: Java, enterprise-scale application development, microservices architecture, Kafka, AWS SQS, and/or IBM MQ. Agentic IDEs like Claude Code or Cursor for leveraging AI for enterprise application development. Solid understanding of AI agents, LLMs, and tools such as ChatGPT. Docker / CI/CD.

Job Description:

• 7 years of professional experience in Java development (senior-level preferred).
• Proven experience with enterprise-scale application development.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka, AWS SQS, and/or IBM MQ.
• Experience using Agentic IDEs like Claude Code or Cursor for leveraging AI for enterprise application development.
• Solid understanding of AI agents, LLMs, and tools such as ChatGPT.
• Proficiency in Python or another major programming language for AI integration is a plus
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and building cloud native applications.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience building and deploying AI-powered applications in production.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Required: Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or a related field

This role is open to W2 or those seeking Corp-Corp employment. The salary range for this role is $106 - $115k. For corp-Corp rates please contact the recruiter. In addition to other benefits, Accion Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package, with Accion covering 65% of the medical, dental, and Vision Premiums for employees, their spouses, and dependent children enrolling in the Accion-provided plans.