Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java / Spring Boot / Microservices / AI Integration)

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced Backend Engineer with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices to develop robust, AI-powered product experiences. Highlights: 1. Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices for production systems 2. Focus on building backend features for AI-enabled product experiences 3. Opportunity to work with AI-driven requirements and LLM-based workflows **Must\-Have Skills (Required)** * **5\+ years of backend engineering experience with production\-grade systems** * **Expert proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Gradle, and microservices** * **Strong RESTful API design skills and understanding of API lifecycle best practices** * **Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL** * **Experience in distributed systems, fault\-tolerant service design, and performance tuning** * **Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset** **AI Fluency** * **Ability to work with AI\-driven requirements** * **Experience integrating LLM\-based workflows** * **Understanding of API patterns for AI services** * **Ability to build backend features supporting AI\-enabled product experiences** **Preferred Qualifications** * **Experience with asynchronous messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ) or event\-driven design** * **Familiarity with GraphQL, API gateways, or hybrid API ecosystems** * **Exposure to LLM/AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) or developing AI\-enhanced features** * **Prior remote contracting or cross\-functional leadership experience**