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About the role
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will shape the backbone of modern, user-facing products by influencing how scalable, reliable systems are designed and evolved. This role matters because your work directly impacts product quality, performance, and the ability to introduce intelligent, AI-driven capabilities. Youâll collaborate in a cross-functional, fast-moving environment that values strong technical ownership, thoughtful architecture, and continuous improvement. Itâs a unique opportunity to grow professionally while working on meaningful backend challenges with modern Java, Spring Boot, and microservices approaches.
What you will do
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable backend services using Java and Spring Boot;
Build and evolve high-quality RESTful APIs to support frontend applications and internal systems;
Improve service reliability, performance, observability, and overall code quality across the backend ecosystem;
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver cohesive, user-centered solutions;
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions;
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in distributed, microservices-based systems;
Contribute to the integration of AI-powered and LLM-driven features, ensuring backend services can effectively support intelligent user experiences.
Must haves
4+ years of experience with Java and Spring Boot;
Experience building and maintaining microservices-based architectures;
Proficiency with Gradle for build and dependency management;
Strong background in RESTful API design and API lifecycle best practices;
Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL;
Hands-on experience developing complex, domain-driven backend services;
Understanding of backend requirements for AI-enabled features, including LLM workflow integration, AI service API patterns, and backend support for intelligent or AI-assisted user experiences;
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally;
Upper-intermediate English level.
Nice to haves
Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems;
Knowledge of event-driven architectures;
Experience with GraphQL and/or API Gateways;
Exposure to hybrid API ecosystems (REST + GraphQL + async);
Hands-on experience integrating LLM/AI APIs;
Previous work on AI-enhanced or AI-assisted product features.
About us
AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
Perks and benefits
Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office, whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote