BeaconFire is based in Central NJ, specializing in Software Development, Web Development, and Business Intelligence. We are looking for motivated Software Engineers with a strong programming and object-oriented foundation to build scalable, production-ready backend applications and AI-powered solutions.

This role focuses on backend software development and Generative AI integration, with Java as the primary backend development environment. Candidates with experience in C++, C#, or other object-oriented programming languages are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Backend Software Development

Develop scalable and production-ready backend applications and services.
Build RESTful APIs and backend services using modern software engineering practices.
Work with relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL-based data management.
Apply object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles to solve technical problems.
Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and reusable code.
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
Collaborate within Agile/Scrum teams throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and optimization.
Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, APIs, and deployment procedures.
Support production deployment, monitoring/observability, CI/CD, security, and performance optimization.

Generative AI Integration

Develop AI-powered features and applications using modern Generative AI technologies.
Implement RAG pipelines and LLM-powered applications.
Integrate AI models and services into backend applications and APIs.
Work with frameworks such as Spring AI and LangChain4j.
Work with vector databases and AI-related data retrieval technologies.
Apply concepts such as embeddings, chunking, retrieval optimization, and reranking.
Stay current with emerging Generative AI, LLM, and Agentic AI technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Strong programming fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
Experience with one or more OOP programming languages, including C++, C#, or similar languages.
Good understanding of common data structures and programming concepts.
Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability and willingness to transition into Java-based backend development.
Interest in learning and applying Generative AI and LLM technologies.

Compensation

$65,000 – $80,000/year

BeaconFire is an E-Verified company and provides equal employment opportunities. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.