Senior Backend Engineer ID61982
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. WHY JOIN US If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you! ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to build and operate scalable backend services on a high-traffic consumer platform. You will design RESTful APIs and distributed systems using Java and Spring Boot, while integrating backend infrastructure with AI and LLM-enabled features. The role offers broad technical ownership across platform reliability, API architecture, and AI-driven product development. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot; - Develop and manage RESTful APIs following best practices across the full API lifecycle; - Architect and optimize distributed systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and fault tolerance; - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data, product, and AI to deliver integrated solutions; - Build backend capabilities that support AI-driven product features and LLM-based workflows; - Contribute to system reliability, monitoring, and continuous improvement of platform services. MUST HAVES - 4+ years of backend engineering experience working with production-grade systems; - Expert proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Gradle, and microservices architecture; - Strong experience designing and building RESTful APIs, including API lifecycle best practices; - Solid experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar; - Proven experience with distributed systems, fault-tolerant design, and performance tuning; - Ability to work with AI-driven requirements; - Experience integrating or designing workflows around LLM-based services; - Understanding of API patterns for AI services; - Experience building backend features that enable AI-powered product experiences; - Upper-intermediate English level. NICE TO HAVES - Experience with asynchronous messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ; - Familiarity with event-driven architectures; - Experience with GraphQL, API gateways, or hybrid API ecosystems; - Exposure to LLM/AI APIs such as OpenAI or Anthropic, or development of AI-enhanced features; - Previous experience working in remote, distributed teams; - Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or mentoring other engineers. PERKS AND BENEFITS - Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps. - Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets. - Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies. - Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options. Apply To This Job