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. 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. #J-*****-Ljbffr