Software Engineer

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Software Engineer" for one of our client in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid-3 days/week onsite). A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Type: Contract
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Required Skills: Java development, Spring ecosystem and AI/LLM integration
Role: Software Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid-3 days/week onsite)
Duration: 6-12months (Contract)
Pay Rate: $60/hr on C2C

Required Skills:
10+ years of experience in Java development and Spring ecosystem.
Experience with AI/LLM integration in Java applications.
Strong knowledge of REST APIs and event-driven architecture.
Familiarity with frontend frameworks and responsive design.
Experience with observability tools (Logback, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry).
Proficiency in CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and version control systems.
Solid understanding of software design principles and architecture.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with strong backend development experience and a passion for integrating AI capabilities
into enterprise systems.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Java ecosystems, modern software architecture, and hands-on
experience with AI/LLM technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain backend services using Core Java and Spring Boot.
Integrate AI/LLM workflows into Java applications using frameworks like Spring AI.
Design and consume RESTful APIs; familiarity with SOAP/WSDL/XML is a plus.
Build and support event-driven systems using Kafka, JMS, and other messaging platforms.
Collaborate on frontend development using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
Implement observability tools for logging, metrics, and tracing.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Apply clean architecture principles and design patterns in system design.
Participate in technical discussions, mentor team members, and collaborate across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Spring Cloud and microservices components.
Familiarity with vector databases (Pinecone, Milvus, Redis vector).
Knowledge of domain-driven design, CQRS, and reactive programming (Spring WebFlux).
Understanding of OAuth, JWT, and enterprise security protocols.
Exposure to cloud-native AI deployments (AWS Lambda, Azure AI, Google Vertex AI).
Experience with legacy system modernization and hybrid deployments.
Knowledge of AI orchestration, prompt chaining, and multi-agent workflows.
Experience with feature toggles, A/B testing, and canary deployments.

About Trident:
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.