Agile Engine 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 aSenior Backend Engineerto 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.WHAT YOU WILL DODesign, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring BootDevelop and manage RESTful APIs following best practices across the full API lifecycleArchitect and optimize distributed systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and fault toleranceCollaborate with cross‑functional teams including data, product, and AI to deliver integrated solutionsBuild backend capabilities that support AI‑driven product features and LLM‑based workflowsContribute to system reliability, monitoring, and continuous improvement of platform servicesMUST HAVES4+ years of backend engineering experience working with production‑grade systemsExpert proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Gradle, and microservices architectureStrong experience designing and building RESTful APIs, including API lifecycle best practicesSolid experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similarProven experience with distributed systems, fault‑tolerant design, and performance tuningAbility to work with AI‑driven requirementsExperience integrating or designing workflows around LLM‑based servicesUnderstanding of API patterns for AI servicesExperience building backend features that enable AI‑powered product experiencesNICE TO HAVESExperience with asynchronous messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQFamiliarity with event‑driven architecturesExperience with GraphQL, API gateways, or hybrid API ecosystemsExposure to LLM/AI APIs such as OpenAI or Anthropic, or development of AI‑enhanced featuresPrevious experience working in remote, distributed teamsExperience leading cross‑functional initiatives or mentoring other engineersPERKS AND BENEFITSProfessional growth:Mentorship, Tech Talks, and personalized growth roadmapsCompetitive compensation:USD‑based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgetsExciting projects:Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companiesFlextime:Adaptable schedule with remote and office options#J-18808-Ljbffr