Senior Java Engineer ID84680

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 USIf 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 ROLEWe 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- 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