We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Senior Java Developer who combines deep software engineering expertise with a solid understanding of AI-Driven Development Lifecycle (AIDLC) practices. This individual will lead the adoption of AI-native engineering across teams, leveraging modern AI tools to accelerate software delivery, improve quality, and transform traditional development practices.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned hands-on engineer, technology strategist, and change agent who can define engineering roadmaps, evaluate emerging AI technologies, guide teams through AIDLC transformation, and establish best practices for AI-assisted software delivery. This role will play a critical part in evolving engineering teams from traditional SDLC models to AI-native delivery models.
Primary Responsibilities
Software Engineering Leadership
Design, develop, and optimize enterprise-scale Java applications using Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and cloud-native architecture.
Lead technical design, architecture decisions, code reviews,



and engineering best practices.
Develop scalable, secure, resilient, and highly maintainable software solutions.
Drive modernization initiatives including framework upgrades, cloud adoption, API modernization, and technical debt reduction.
Mentor engineers and technical leads across multiple teams.
AI-Assisted Engineering & AIDLC Adoption
Champion AI-Driven Development Lifecycle (AIDLC) practices across engineering teams.
Utilize AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, coding agents, AI testing tools, AI code review systems, and agentic workflows to improve engineering productivity.
Define and implement AI-first engineering standards, guardrails, and governance frameworks.
Drive adoption of specification-driven development, AI-generated testing, AI-assisted design, and agentic delivery practices.
Establish metrics to measure AI adoption, productivity gains, quality improvements, and delivery acceleration.
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📌 Principal AI/ML Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Optum
📍 Bengaluru