Job Description

Job Overview

We are a fast-growing startup building AI-first backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. We are looking for a mid-to-senior level engineer who can leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding while taking full ownership of architecture, code quality, testing, and deployment.

The ideal candidate thrives in a startup environment, values clean design and maintainable code, and is excited to combine human engineering judgment with AI-powered development workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate feature delivery.
• Make informed architecture and design decisions with scalability and maintainability in mind.
• Implement unit tests, integration tests, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver features quickly and reliably.
• Maintain high code quality standards and ensure robust, secure backend systems.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and system architecture planning.
• Optimize backend performance for scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

Required Skills

Backend Development

• Strong experience with Java (11+) and Spring Boot
• Experience designing microservices architectures
• Knowledge of RESTful API design

AI-Assisted Development

• Comfortable using AI tools to accelerate coding and prototyping
• Ability to review and refine AI-generated code for quality and maintainability

Engineering Practices

• Unit testing and integration testing experience
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Startup Mindset

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Self-motivated and able to take full ownership of features
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures or message queues
• Exposure to AI-driven software engineering workflows

Why Join

Collaborate with a small, highly skilled team in a fast-moving environment

Be part of a startup at the cutting edge of AI-assisted software development

Work on high-impact backend systems powering AI-first products

Influence architecture, tooling, and development practices