Java Engineer (Ocp & AI Exposure)

Role: Lead Java Engineer (OCP & AI Exposure)
 Location: Minneapolis, MN / San Leandro, CA (Hybrid)
 Type: Contract

 Job Description:
 Seeking a senior Java engineer to design and build scalable microservices using MongoDB, Kafka, Kubernetes, and OpenShift (OCP). The role requires strong expertise in service orchestration, modern CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude). Candidates should have experience with Teradata and Oracle query optimization, along with awareness of Generative and Agentic AI. Responsibilities include leading architecture decisions, driving story prioritization, ensuring system reliability and performance, and collaborating across teams. Payments domain knowledge and basic UI experience are a plus.