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Java Programmer Contract Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Donato Technologies Inc

Java Lead

Moraga, CA

$60/hr

W2 Contract * Experience: 10 Years Job Summary * Experience in implementing and integrating AI models, including Large Language Models (LLMs), into applications. * Google SDK * Strong Java Engineers ...

Georgia IT Inc

JUNIOR JAVA DEVELOPER

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... contract Required Skills/Years of Experience Needed - At least 5 years of experience with Java ... programming skills - Experience in SOA specifically working with ESBs - Experience with Web ...

AVUM INC

Java Developer II

Malibu, CA · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

Position Summary Avum is seeking an experienced Java Developer to support the design, development ... Remote work environment with potential on-site requirements based on contract needs * U.S.

Avalon Staffing

GE Java Developers

San Ramon, CA · On-site

$57 - $73.75/hr

... Java programming languages Technical Skills and Experiences: Strong knowledge of OOD, software ... Contract Management software is a big plus Experience working with Agile software development ...

InterSources

Java Developer

Mountain View, CA

$59.75 - $77.25/hr

Mountain View, CA Type: Full-Time / Contract Required Qualifications: * Strong Java experience and coding skills in back end development * Experience with design and integration with APIs * Prior ...

IDEALFORCE LLC

Java Developer(TMA2017)

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$60 - $77.50/hr

Company Description IDEALFORCE has a Contract position available immediately for a Java Developer to join our customer in Santa Clara, CA . This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional ...

IDEALFORCE LLC

Java Developer(TMA2017)

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$60 - $77.50/hr

Company Description IDEALFORCE has a Contract position available immediately for a Java Developer to join our customer in Santa Clara, CA . This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional ...

IDEALFORCE LLC

Java Developer(TMA2018)

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$60 - $77.50/hr

Company Description IDEALFORCE has a Contract position available immediately for a Java Developer to join our customer in Santa Clara, CA. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional ...

Idealforce

Java/Platform

Santa Clara, CA

$59.50 - $77/hr

Java/Platform Engineer(TMA2020) IDEALFORCE has a Contract position available immediately for a Java / Platform Developer to join our customer in Bay Area (Santa Clara/Cupertino), CA. This is an ...

Staffingine LLC

Full Stack Java Developer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$61.50 - $79.50/hr

Full Stack Java Developer Job Location: San Jose, CA Job Type ... Contract * Design and develop RESTful microservices using Java 11 and Spring Boot Web Data Security

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Java Lead

Java Lead

Donato Technologies Inc

Moraga, CA

$60/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description


Greetings from Donato Technologies Inc. We have an immediate opening with my client. If you are looking for a new project, please send me a copy of your updated resumes
  • Java Lead
  • Bay Area, CA
  • W2 Contract
  • Experience: 10 Years
Job Summary

  • Experience in implementing and integrating AI models, including Large Language Models (LLMs), into applications.
  • Google SDK
  • Strong Java Engineers with microservices and Spring Boot experience.
  • Spring API
  • AI / ML (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) Algorithms

Jennifer Sampson
Technical Recruiter
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DONATO TECHNOLOGIES, INC
12100 Ford Rd, #306, Dallas, TX 75234
Direct : (469)-342-0401
Email: jenny@donatotech.com
Web: www.donatotech.net