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**