Java Engineer with AI

Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, is a technology consultancy and digital transformation partner that helps organisations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, engineering, and delivery. Our consultants partner directly with client teams, embedding into organisations to understand their goals, challenges, and users. You are a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality solutions that make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java-based applications; Integrate AI/ML models into production-grade backend systems; Build RESTful APIs and microservices using modern Java frameworks; Collaborate with data scientists to deploy and scale machine learning solutions; Optimise system performance, scalability, and security; Implement CI/CD pipelines and ensure high code quality standards; Work with cloud platforms to deploy AI-powered services; Contribute to architecture decisions and technical roadmaps

Requirements

Strong experience with Java 12+, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture; Experience integrating AI/ML solutions into backend systems; Understanding of REST APIs, distributed systems, and database design; Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases; Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure); Knowledge of containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes; Experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Java-based ML libraries); Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to have

Experience with NLP, computer vision, or recommendation systems; Familiarity with MLOps practices and model lifecycle management; Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar); Experience with DevOps tooling and infrastructure as code; Exposure to Generative AI and large language models

Benefits

Competitive Salary; Bonus Scheme; Private Healthcare Insurance; 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays; Up to 10 days allocated for development training per year; Enhanced Parental Leave; Paid Fertility Leave (5 Days); Statutory & Contributory Pension; EAP with Help@Hand; Gym Membership Benefits; Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes; Flexible Working; Annual Away Days/Company Socials