Java Developer – AI-Driven Solutions
Location : Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite / 3 remote)
Salary Range : $110,000 to $125,000
Reports To : Director of Product Development
Position Overview
We are seeking a mid-level Java Developer with strong AI tool familiarity to join our Product Development team. This role is a replacement hire for a retiring senior team member and is critical to the continued evolution of our core Java-based scheduling and factory planning application.
This individual will work closely with a small team (including collaboration with Germany-based engineers during transition) and will leverage modern AI tools to accelerate development, onboarding, and innovation.
The ideal candidate brings 8–12 years of experience, is highly adaptable, and is excited about integrating AI into traditional Java development workflows. Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, enhance, and modernize an existing Java-based scheduling and factory planning application
- Utilize AI tools (e.g., Claude AI platforms, GitHub-based AI tooling) to accelerate development and code optimization
- Leverage AI to rapidly self-learn and document legacy systems during knowledge transfer
- Collaborate with Germany-based engineers during transition period
- Contribute to long-term strategy of consolidating and modernizing development efforts through AI-enabled efficiency
- Work closely with Product Development leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Support business-critical applications involving scheduling, factory planning, capacity planning, and constraint-based systems
Required Qualifications
8–12 years of professional Java development experienceStrong experience working with Oracle databases and SQL-based systemsFamiliarity with enterprise-level business applications (not just APIs or infrastructure) : Operational planning systems, Scheduling logic, Capacity constraint modelingCOMMERCIALLY demonstrated exposure to AI-assisted development tools (Claude AI platforms, GitHub AI tools, etc.) - they cannot have just done this in their personal lifeComfortable working in hybrid environments (LA-based preferred)Self-motivated, adaptable, and open to emerging technologies
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with factory planning, production scheduling, capacity planning, or constraint-based optimization systemsExperience modernizing legacy Java applicationsExposure to AI-assisted coding within the past 6–12 monthsExperience collaborating across international teams
Ideal Candidate Profile
Mid-career developer (not entry-level, not late-career traditionalist)Technically strong in Java but forward-thinking about AI evolutionComfortable using AI tools to increase efficiency and reduce manual coding effortGrowth-oriented and interested in long-term product evolution