Lead Software Engineer- JAVA & AI
- UKG
- 4 - 9 years
- Noida, Gurugram
- 6 days ago
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Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated Java Engineer with AI capabilities to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development expertise in Java along with hands-on experience or exposure to AI/ML technologies.
You will work on building intelligent, scalable, and high-performance applications that incorporate AI-driven features to enhance user experience and business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust Java-based backend systems and microservices
- Build and integrate AI/ML models into enterprise applications
- Develop APIs and services to support AI-powered features like recommendation systems, predictive analytics, chatbots, etc.
- Collaborate with data scientists and product teams to implement AI-driven solutions
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
- Work with large datasets and data pipelines for AI/ML applications
- Ensure clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies
- Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies in AI, ML, and backend engineering
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in Java development (Java 8 or above)
- Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Microservices architecture
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and distributed systems
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML libraries or frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or Java-based ML tools)
- Experience integrating AI services (NLP, recommendation engines, prediction models, etc.)
- Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
- Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Understanding of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in HR Tech / Workforce Management systems (UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, etc.)
- Knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) or conversational AI
- Experience working with big data tools (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka)
- Familiarity with MLOps practices and model deployment
- Exposure to Generative AI / LLM integrations (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile environment
- Ownership mindset and attention to detail
- Continuous learning attitude
Nice to Have (Bonus Points)
- Contributions to open-source projects
- Experience building AI-powered products at scale
- Certifications in Cloud or AI/ML
Job Classification
Industry: Software ProductFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Software DevelopmentRole: Back End DeveloperEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: UKGLocation(s): Noida, Gurugram
Keyskills: Java Spring Boot Ci/Cd Microservices SQL AWS Backend Development
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