Senior Software Engineer (Java)- AI & Agentic Systems

Company descriptionWe at Publicis Sapient, enable our clients to thrive in Next and to create business value through expert strategies, customer-centric experience design, and world-class product engineering. The future of business is disruptive, transformative and becoming digital to the core. In our 20 + years in IT, never before have we seen such a dire need for transformation in every major industry - from financial services to automotive, consumer products, retail, energy, and travel.To make this transformative journey a reality in these exciting times, we seek Rockstars who will:brave it out to go do the next; “what will be” from “what is” exhibit the optimism that says there is no limit to what we can achieve deeply skilled, bold, collaborative, flexible. Reimagine the way the world works to help businesses improve the daily lives of people and the world. Our people thrive because of the belief that it is both our privilege and responsibility to usher our clients and the world into Next. Our work is fueled by challenging boundaries, multidisciplinary collaboration, highly agile teams, and the power of the newest technologies and platforms. If that’s you, come talk to us. This is the world-class engineering team where you should build your career!OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Java Engineer - AI & Agentic Platforms to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and cloud-native applications that power AI-driven and agentic solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on developer with experience building enterprise Java applications, distributed systems, and modern cloud-based services.QualificationsResponsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java microservices and backend applications.Build and integrate AI-enabled applications using modern frameworks and APIs.Develop scalable RESTful APIs and event-driven services.Collaborate with architects, product teams, and engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.Contribute to cloud-native application development and deployment.Participate in code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.Support CI/CD pipelines and application observability initiatives.Required SkillsStrong hands-on experience with:Java 17+ and Spring BootREST APIs and microservices developmentDistributed systems and backend engineeringRelational and NoSQL databasesDocker and KubernetesCloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)Experience working with:AI application integrations and enterprise automation solutionsPython or TypeScript for scripting and integrationsMessaging and event-driven architecturesTechnical Qualifications:6+ years of software engineering experience.4+ years building and supporting microservices-based applications.Strong development experience with:Java (17+), Spring Boot, Spring CloudREST APIs, gRPC (preferred), GraphQL (preferred)Reactive Java (nice to have)Experience with:Redis or similar caching technologiesSQL and NoSQL databasesCI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesMonitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or OpenTelemetryPreferred QualificationsExposure to AI and Agentic platforms.Experience working with MCPs (Model Context Protocols) or Agent Development Kit (ADK).Familiarity with AI copilots, conversational AI, or enterprise search solutions.Experience developing applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Understanding of scalable and resilient cloud-native application developmentAdditional informationPay Range: $135,000 - $165,000The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.Benefits of Working Here:Flexible vacation policy; time is not limited, allocated, or accrued16 paid holidays throughout the yearGenerous parental leave and new parent transition programTuition reimbursementCorporate gift matching program As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or you may call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.