Java Architect with Gen AI at Percient, Inc.

Role: AI Architect (Full Stack - Generative AI) Location: Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC, USA (3 days onsite) Job Description: ️ Core Skill Requirements • 6-8 years of strong experience in Java development, including proficiency in Spring / Spring Boot. • 4-5 years of experience with Python, focused on backend or data-driven development. • Deep understanding of Reactive Programming (Web Flux, etc.) • Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures. • Experience with Flink for stream processing and data pipelines. • Proficiency in Redis for caching and performance optimization. • Database expertise in both MongoDB (NoSQL) and Oracle (RDBMS). • Strong experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs. • Graph-QL knowledge is good to have but not mandatory. AI / Conversational Platform Exposure • Good understanding of Google Dialog-flow CX or similar conversational AI frameworks. • Exposure to LLM (Large Language Models), agentic architectures, and prompt engineering concepts. • Familiarity with ADK (Agent Development Kit), Playbook, or similar agentic frameworks. • Conceptual understanding of machine learning fundamentals and model telemetry. Additional Skills • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. • Experience with microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native environments (OCP, Kubernetes, etc.). • Excellent communication skills; ability to collaborate across engineering and product teams. Preferred Qualifications • bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. • Prior experience in banking, fintech, or digital assistant platforms is an advantage.