Principal AI Engineer (Java)

Forte JD Generated - AI Tooling & Software Engineer Forte Group is an AI-native product development partner that builds mission-critical software systems for enterprise organizations. We embed AI throughout the software lifecycle, in our clients’ products, and within our own ways of working to drive faster innovation, higher productivity, and clear business results, focusing heavily on end-to-end product building. In this role, you will join an established engineering environment at Forte, collaborating across international teams to build AI into everyday software delivery. You will work closely with engineering leads and product stakeholders to develop custom AI skills, subagents, and automated workflows that power enterprise financial technology solutions, bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and production-ready code. As an AI Tooling & Software Engineer, you will contribute to its success by pairing directly with client engineers to collect feedback, iterating rapidly in an agile environment, establishing quality and evaluation standards for AI-driven tooling, and clearly documenting system usage to drive seamless engineering adoption. Build, maintain, and evaluate custom AI agent skills, subagents, hooks, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to automate software design, architecture, and engineering workflows. Develop automated code and unit-test generation pipelines following enterprise Java and Spring Boot service patterns with integrated linting and automated test execution loops. Design and deploy rapid prototyping workflows turning product concepts into functional React and TypeScript components while maintaining tracking for AI quality, latency, and token costs. Mandatory Technical Skills 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on architecture or technical leadership for distributed systems, JVM-based backends (Java, Spring Boot), Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and event-driven architecture. 2+ years of experience building production-grade LLM solutions, including agentic architectures, tool use, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), structured outputs, and prompt engineering. Hands-on experience with agentic coding tools such as Claude Code (or comparable platforms), including developing custom skills, subagents, MCP servers, hooks, and plugins. Expertise in LLM evaluation, observability, hallucination mitigation, human-in-the-loop workflows, and data governance/security in regulated environments (PII, access controls, audit trails). Nice to Have Skills Practical knowledge of event sourcing patterns (EventStoreDB) and knowledge graphs. Hands-on experience with modern web technologies including TypeScript, React, and Node.js, as well as Confluence and Jira APIs. Familiarity with fintech domain concepts, SOX compliance, contract testing, service mocking, and developer platform enablement. Qualifications Self-starter mindset with a proven track record of shipping incrementally, gathering user feedback, and continuously iterating on software solutions. Excellent technical communication skills with fluent English proficiency (B2+/C1) to collaborate directly with client engineering teams. Quality-minded engineering approach that emphasizes rigorous testing, regression validation, and objective evaluation of AI-generated output. Life at Forte: What We Offer Work your way — anywhere, anytime. Our remote-first approach lets you choose where and how you work best! Global Exposure: Experience working with diverse teams and gaining international expertise. Empowering Culture: A friendly, supportive team and an enjoyable work environment where your ideas matter. Impactful Projects: A chance to work on exciting, challenging projects using cutting-edge technologies that make a real impact. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance, corporate psychologist access, and partial sports activity coverage. Continuous Learning: Free training programs, reimbursement for certifications, and access to online learning platforms to fuel your growth. Time Off: Paid vacation, public holidays, and sick leave are fully covered by Forte Group. Rewards & Recognition: Referral bonuses, regular performance reviews, and full support for business trips. Celebrations: Corporate events and holiday presents. About Forte Group Founded over 25 years ago, Forte Group began with a focus on Quality Assurance and has since evolved into a dynamic force in the tech industry, delivering cutting‑edge solutions worldwide. As an American company headquartered in Boca Raton, USA, we've had the privilege of partnering with over 400 clients, including Fortune 500 giants. Our software has made a significant impact, reaching more than 9 million users — comparable to the entire population of New York or Switzerland! We’re more than just a company — we’re a team of passionate, driven people who love what we do. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported, you’ve found it! By applying for the position, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Forte Group, including affiliated branches, for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we handle your data and your rights under GDPR, please review your Privacy Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr