Senior Java Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer

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! We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to build and maintain production-grade microservices and distributed systems, developing backend features that support AI-enabled product experiences. You will design and maintain RESTful APIs following API lifecycle best practices, work across Java, Spring Boot, and Gradle, and integrate LLM-based workflows and AI service API patterns into scalable backend architecture. The role requires fault-tolerant system design experience and strong performance tuning skills across PostgreSQL or MySQL environments.

- Build and maintain production-grade backend systems.

- Develop backend features supporting AI-enabled product experiences.

- Design and maintain RESTful APIs following API lifecycle best practices.

- Build scalable microservices and distributed systems.

- Optimize system performance and reliability.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver backend solutions.

MUST HAVES

- 4+ 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.

- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.

- Experience designing distributed systems, fault-tolerant services, and performance tuning.

- AI fluency, including working with AI-driven requirements, integrating LLM-based workflows, understanding API patterns for AI services, and building backend features for AI-enabled products.

- Upper-intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

- Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or event-driven architectures.

- Familiarity with GraphQL, API Gateways, or hybrid API ecosystems.

- Experience integrating LLM/AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.).

- Prior remote contracting experience.

- Cross-functional leadership experience.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

- Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget.

- Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews.

- Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm.

- Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands.

- Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized.

- Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location.