Chief Java Technologist

CAI is a technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

As a Full Stack Java Developer, you will participate in developing and implementing a proprietary in-house product for streaming media, sports, and TV. You'll collaborate with Product, Engineering, Business, and Innovation teams to help design and develop scalable, cloud-native applications.

We are looking for a Full Stack Java Developer to develop with a forward-looking tech stack, including Node.js, Next.js, React, Java, and modern database technologies.

The successful candidate will:

• Participate in the design and delivery of custom-developed full-stack solutions from concept through production.
• Develop with a forward-looking tech stack, including Node.js, Next.js, React, Java, and modern database technologies.
• Build for scalability, resiliency, and performance, always thinking enterprise-grade.
• Contribute to testing and test automation in collaboration with QA engineers.
• Leverage AI for efficiency and improved quality of code.
• Follow development standards for best-in-class design, frameworks, and code.
• Leverage DevOps and automation as part of the development process.
• Deliver appropriate, well-structured documentation for your deliverables.

Required skills and qualifications include:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Expertise in Next.js, React, Java, and enterprise-scale full-stack development.
• Experience building custom, proprietary products from scratch.
• Highly desirable: experience with streaming platforms, TV solutions/applications.
• Proven success designing and delivering scalable, maintainable solutions using microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with automated testing, unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working with and optimizing AI tools that support the development process, code reviews, and testing workflows.
• A mindset of ownership, accountability, and innovation — with the business acumen to understand product impact.
• A collaborative spirit and strong interpersonal skills to mentor, influence, and lead across disciplines.

Physical Demands

This role requires:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor.