Software Engineer

Job Description 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 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 As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will shape the backbone of modern, user-facing products by influencing how scalable, reliable systems are designed and evolved. This role matters because your work directly impacts product quality, performance, and the ability to introduce intelligent, AI-driven capabilities. You’ll collaborate in a cross-functional, fast-moving environment that values strong technical ownership, thoughtful architecture, and continuous improvement. It’s a unique opportunity to grow professionally while working on meaningful backend challenges with modern Java, Spring Boot, and microservices approaches. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable backend services using Java and Spring Boot; - Build and evolve high-quality RESTful APIs to support frontend applications and internal systems; - Improve service reliability, performance, observability, and overall code quality across the backend ecosystem; - Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver cohesive, user-centered solutions; - Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions; - Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in distributed, microservices-based systems; - Contribute to the integration of AI-powered and LLM-driven features, ensuring backend services can effectively support intelligent user experiences. MUST HAVES - 4+ years of experience with Java and Spring Boot ; - Experience building and maintaining microservices-based architectures ; - Proficiency with Gradle for build and dependency management ; - Strong background in RESTful API design and API lifecycle best practices ; - Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL ; - Hands-on experience developing complex, domain-driven backend services; - Understanding of backend requirements for AI-enabled features, including LLM workflow integration, AI service API patterns, and backend support for intelligent or AI-assisted user experiences; - Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally; - Upper-intermediate English level. NICE TO HAVES - Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ , or other messaging systems; - Knowledge of event-driven architectures; - Experience with GraphQL and/or API Gateways; - Exposure to hybrid API ecosystems (REST + GraphQL + async); - Hands-on experience integrating LLM/AI APIs; - Previous work on AI-enhanced or AI-assisted product features. PERKS AND BENEFITS - Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps. - Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets. - Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies. - Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options. Requirements 4+ years of experience with Java and Spring Boot; Experience building and maintaining microservices-based architectures; Proficiency with Gradle for build and dependency management; Strong background in RESTful API design and API lifecycle best practices; Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL; Hands-on experience developing complex, domain-driven backend services; Understanding of backend requirements for AI-enabled features, including LLM workflow integration, AI service API patterns, and backend support for intelligent or AI-assisted user experiences; Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally; Upper-intermediate English level.