About:
Flatiron is a global remote software development company with engineers located around the world. We unite experts from diverse backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative culture to deliver exceptional products and services for our clients. As a forward-thinking software engineering company, we provide industry-leading solutions to complex problems in both the US and the UK. Operating in a fast-paced, agile environment, we specialize in software consulting for our clients. We offer a stimulating and rewarding environment for our team members. We value innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us at Flatiron and be a part of a team that is shaping the future of software development.
Job Summary
This is a full-time fully remote working opportunity where you will be working as part of a Scrum team which requires working closely with other software engineers, stakeholders and contributors on the project. Working with respect to the US timezone is a requirement for the position. Attending meetings, being actively involved in the decision making process and collaborating with all of these stakeholders are essential parts of this position.
Key Responsibilities:
* Architect, design, and implement backend systems and APIs using Java (Spring Boot/Spring Cloud) for AI-driven applications.
* Collaborate with data science and ML teams to integrate machine learning models and pipelines into scalable backend services.
* Develop and optimize microservices, ensuring low latency and high availability.
* Implement data ingestion, transformation, and model-serving workflows in coordination with ML engineers.
* Ensure seamless deployment of ML models through API endpoints and containerized environments.
* Apply best practices for security, scalability, and reliability across distributed systems.
* Optimize backend services for performance and cost efficiency in cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure).
* Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure as code.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Advanced level of written and oral English proficiency.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (AI/ML specialization a plus).
* 7+ years of professional backend development experience with Java.
* Strong proficiency in Java (8 or higher) and frameworks such as Spring Boot or Spring Cloud.
* Experience with RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
* Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
* Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
* Proficient in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Understanding of Agile development principles and version control best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Familiarity with MLOps practices and CI/CD for ML pipelines.
* Contributions to AI/ML-related open-source projects or research experience.
Benefits
- Full-time remote working within an international environment
- Yearly Office Allowance Budget
- Macbook Purchase Support
- Wellbeing Support
If you think that you are a good fit for the position, please apply through LinkedIn.
Only CVs that are in English will be accepted.
Flatiron has a zero tolerance to discrimination policy. In this regard, during the course of the evaluation of your job application and during all your employment relation, if any, all discriminatory factors such as race, sex, sexual orientation, social gender definitions/roles, colour, national or social background, ethnicity, religion, age, disablement, political opinion or any status that is protected under law shall be totally disregarded.