Must-Have Skills (Required)
5+ 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
Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
Experience in distributed systems, fault-tolerant service design, and performance tuning
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
AI Fluency
Ability to work with AI-driven requirements
Experience integrating LLM-based workflows
Understanding of API patterns for AI services
Ability to build backend features supporting AI-enabled product experiences
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with asynchronous messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ) or event-driven design
Familiarity with GraphQL, API gateways, or hybrid API ecosystems
Exposure to LLM/AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) or developing AI-enhanced features
Prior remote contracting or cross-functional leadership experience