AI First Software Engineer (Background Core Java)

<h3 data-section-id="1mv7slu" data-start="69" data-end="85">Who We Are</h3> <p data-start="86" data-end="114"><strong data-start="86" data-end="112">Build. Scale. Sustain.</strong></p> <p data-start="116" data-end="483">PALO IT is a global technology consultancy that crafts tech as a force for good. We design, develop and scale digital and sustainable products and services to unlock value across the triple bottom line: <strong data-start="319" data-end="345">people, planet, profit</strong>. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We’re proud to be a <strong data-start="410" data-end="447">World Economic Forum New Champion</strong> and a <strong data-start="454" data-end="474">B Corp-certified</strong> company.</p> <ul data-start="485" data-end="886"> <li data-section-id="edj88n" data-start="485" data-end="620">We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (5 continents, 18 offices, 650+ experts from 50+ nationalities)</li> <li data-section-id="1jzhbnm" data-start="621" data-end="682">We are robust and resilient (100% independent and 0 debt)</li> <li data-section-id="mgznma" data-start="683" data-end="811">We are entrepreneurs and passionate experts: we invest in what we genuinely believe in and work as a collective intelligence</li> <li data-section-id="15ix86v" data-start="812" data-end="886">We are positive, courageous, caring, doers and committed to excellence</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="ao2zkt" data-start="893" data-end="911">About Gen-e2</h3> <p data-start="912" data-end="1155">While the market is still largely AI-augmenting delivery, we have reinvented the SDLC to be <strong data-start="1004" data-end="1016">AI First</strong>. Our approach is a game-changer in productivity and quality, built on strong collaboration between <strong data-start="1116" data-end="1133">generative AI</strong> and our best talents:</p> <ul data-start="1157" data-end="1660"> <li data-section-id="oc334l" data-start="1157" data-end="1296">We now generate <strong data-start="1175" data-end="1182">95%</strong> of the entire product — code, documentation, infrastructure as code, and even design — with <strong data-start="1275" data-end="1293">GitHub Copilot</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="1eqlfgl" data-start="1297" data-end="1387">The quality consistently exceeds the output of our best traditional engineering teams.</li> <li data-section-id="11zzfmb" data-start="1388" data-end="1504">A product repository houses all product artefacts, giving AI full project context for higher-quality generation.</li> <li data-section-id="11ol63w" data-start="1505" data-end="1660">A library of rules and prompts defines coding standards, design principles, and security guidelines, ensuring enterprise-grade quality and scalability.</li> </ul> <p data-start="1662" data-end="1800">With Gen-e2, we deliver end-to-end products <strong data-start="1706" data-end="1721">2–3× faster</strong> than traditional approaches, while raising the bar for engineering excellence.</p> <h3 data-section-id="z28ge1" data-start="1807" data-end="1852">Your Role</h3> <p data-start="1853" data-end="2057">As a <strong>AI Software Engineer</strong> (Background core Java), you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing robust, scalable, and secure backend solutions within modern <strong data-start="2019" data-end="2056">microservices-based architectures</strong>.</p> <h3 data-section-id="164ueu3" data-start="2059" data-end="2083">Key Responsibilities</h3> <ul data-start="2084" data-end="3342"> <li data-section-id="lzuq80" data-start="2084" data-end="2205">Design, develop, and maintain backend applications in <strong data-start="2140" data-end="2158">Java (Java 8+)</strong>, ensuring high availability and performance.</li> <li data-section-id="15s8ezc" data-start="2206" data-end="2338">Design and implement robust <strong data-start="2236" data-end="2252">RESTful APIs</strong>, including versioning, authentication, and documentation using <strong data-start="2316" data-end="2335">Swagger/OpenAPI</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="1o80yc1" data-start="2339" data-end="2440">Build microservices and endpoints using frameworks such as <strong data-start="2400" data-end="2415">Spring Boot</strong> and/or <strong data-start="2423" data-end="2437">Jakarta EE</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="g0mam5" data-start="2441" data-end="2567">Manage and integrate <strong data-start="2464" data-end="2488">relational databases</strong> (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and <strong data-start="2513" data-end="2522">NoSQL</strong> technologies (MongoDB, Redis) efficiently.</li> <li data-section-id="arc8rd" data-start="2568" data-end="2651">Implement and optimize data access using ORMs such as <strong data-start="2624" data-end="2637">Hibernate</strong> or <strong data-start="2641" data-end="2648">JPA</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="sem12k" data-start="2652" data-end="2778">Develop unit tests and automated API tests using tools such as <strong data-start="2717" data-end="2751">JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers</strong>, and <strong data-start="2757" data-end="2775">Postman/Newman</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="3qp94j" data-start="2779" data-end="2907">Apply <strong data-start="2787" data-end="2807">SOLID principles</strong>, design patterns, and secure development best practices (OWASP, data validation, error handling).</li> <li data-section-id="1ndtn4z" data-start="2908" data-end="3027">Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of <strong data-start="2973" data-end="2992">CI/CD pipelines</strong> (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or others).</li> <li data-section-id="1doas1n" data-start="3028" data-end="3135">Collaborate in agile teams (Scrum), actively participating in code reviews and pull request management.</li> <li data-section-id="15q3r8h" data-start="3136" data-end="3233">Identify bottlenecks, perform profiling, and optimize performance in production environments.</li> <li data-section-id="1efq3q3" data-start="3234" data-end="3342">Work in international environments, communicating technical solutions and documenting APIs in <strong data-start="3330" data-end="3341">English</strong>.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1fo6p0g" data-start="3349" data-end="3363">Who You Are</h3> <ul data-start="3364" data-end="4165"> <li data-section-id="5129k4" data-start="3364" data-end="3439"><strong data-start="3366" data-end="3378">5+ years</strong> of experience developing backend applications in <strong data-start="3428" data-end="3436">Java</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="1osgcpl" data-start="3440" data-end="3506">Strong experience designing and implementing <strong data-start="3487" data-end="3503">RESTful APIs</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="1006i5v" data-start="3507" data-end="3586">Strong command of frameworks such as <strong data-start="3546" data-end="3561">Spring Boot</strong> and/or <strong data-start="3569" data-end="3583">Jakarta EE</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="1uax4n1" data-start="3587" data-end="3651">Advanced experience with <strong data-start="3614" data-end="3648">relational and NoSQL databases</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="1xn5jo9" data-start="3652" data-end="3712">Deep knowledge of ORMs such as <strong data-start="3685" data-end="3698">Hibernate</strong> or <strong data-start="3702" data-end="3709">JPA</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="52lovs" data-start="3713" data-end="3774">Experience with automated testing (unit and API testing).</li> <li data-section-id="1gs5092" data-start="3775" data-end="3877">Strong understanding of <strong data-start="3801" data-end="3821">SOLID principles</strong>, design patterns, and application security practices.</li> <li data-section-id="13116so" data-start="3878" data-end="3926">Experience working with <strong data-start="3904" data-end="3923">CI/CD pipelines</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="vuvzs0" data-start="3927" data-end="4011">Advanced Git skills and experience working with <strong data-start="3977" data-end="4000">Agile methodologies</strong> (Scrum).</li> <li data-section-id="zs6yz" data-start="4012" data-end="4087">Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills.</li> <li data-section-id="1j2cgt1" data-start="4088" data-end="4165"><strong data-start="4090" data-end="4110">Advanced English</strong> (spoken and written) to collaborate with global teams.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>AI-Native Engineering (Core Expectation)</strong>&nbsp;</h3> <ul> <li>Use&nbsp;<strong>Generative AI coding tools</strong>&nbsp;(e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a first-class engineering assistant for:&nbsp;</li> <li>Code scaffolding and refactoring</li> <li>Code generation and optimisation</li> <li>Test-cases and documentation generation</li> <li>Build applications through <strong>AI-driven development practices</strong>, including:&nbsp;</li> <li>AI-assisted debugging and troubleshooting</li> <li>Intelligent code completion and pattern recognition</li> <li>Automated documentation generation</li> <li>Apply <strong>prompt engineering best practices</strong>&nbsp;for reliable, repeatable engineering outcomes.</li> <li>Validate <strong>GenAI output&nbsp;</strong>(determinism checks, guardrails, fallback logic).</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 data-section-id="wltcb6" data-start="4172" data-end="4195">More About PALO IT</h3> <p data-start="4196" data-end="4336">We’re eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences and move to meet our planet’s urgent needs. We are continuously taking action to:</p> <ul data-start="4338" data-end="4587"> <li data-section-id="477lae" data-start="4338" data-end="4375">Become a climate net-zero company</li> <li data-section-id="1tnlbj5" data-start="4376" data-end="4419">Deliver projects with a positive impact</li> <li data-section-id="pzb2zm" data-start="4420" data-end="4461">Train 100% of our workforce on impact</li> <li data-section-id="1byzzwc" data-start="4462" data-end="4533">Achieve B Corp certification among all our offices across the globe</li> <li data-section-id="1caqqgt" data-start="4534" data-end="4587">Continuously measure &amp; improve employee happiness</li> </ul> <p data-start="4589" data-end="4817">Our clients are amongst the world’s most successful companies. We innovate with both established Fortune 1000s, SMEs and start-ups who aim to make an impact, become global leaders and address the world’s most complex challenges.</p> <h3 data-section-id="12lll1" data-start="4824" data-end="4840">What We Offer</h3> <ul data-start="4841" data-end="5041"> <li data-section-id="v5e1s" data-start="4841" data-end="4877">Stimulating working environments</li> <li data-section-id="1ltnq7o" data-start="4878" data-end="4900">Unique career path</li> <li data-section-id="g1mzwz" data-start="4901" data-end="4927">International mobility</li> <li data-section-id="a5nmmx" data-start="4928" data-end="4953">Internal R&amp;D projects</li> <li data-section-id="10sfumq" data-start="4954" data-end="4975">Knowledge sharing</li> <li data-section-id="1gnjio2" data-start="4976" data-end="5001">Personalized training</li> <li data-section-id="1sbb8na" data-start="5002" data-end="5041">Entrepreneurship &amp; intrapreneurship</li> </ul> <p data-start="5043" data-end="5087">For more on our team culture and benefits:</p> <blockquote data-start="5088" data-end="5181"> <p data-start="5090" data-end="5181">Check out our careers page.<br data-start="5117" data-end="5120">And our PALOCast with direct testimonies from our Palowans!</p> </blockquote> <p data-start="5183" data-end="5397" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">PALO IT is an equal opportunity employer that values merit, qualifications, and abilities. 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