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 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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- 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
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Growth without limits
: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget
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Competitive compensation
: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews
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Flexibility
: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm
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Meaningful, modern projects
: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands
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Collaborative culture
: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized
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Well-being & support
: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location
