Senior AI‑Native Backend Engineer (Java | 10+ Years Experience)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior AI‑Native Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Java to design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and compliant backend systems that power agentic AI workflows.
This role is central to enabling AI‑driven decision pipelines by integrating internal AI platforms (e.g., NASH), external AI services, enterprise data sources, and compliance systems through well‑orchestrated backend services.
The ideal candidate combines strong Java engineering fundamentals, distributed systems expertise, and hands‑on experience implementing AI orchestration, rule application, and explainable decision flows in regulated, enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
AI‑Native Backend & Agentic Orchestration
Design, build, and maintain backend services in Java that support agentic AI pipelines
Implement agentic workflows that route content and data through internal AI platforms (e.g., NASH), applying compliance rules, metadata, and review logic
Develop APIs and services that enable:
Context enrichment
Rule evaluation
Decision orchestration
Explainable AI outcomes
Orchestrate interactions between:
Internal AI platforms (NASH)
External AI services (Azure AI, AWS AI)
Enterprise data and compliance systems
Architecture & Distributed Systems
Lead architectural discussions for AI‑driven backend platforms
Design scalable, resilient, and secure microservices architectures
Ensure high performance, reliability, and fault tolerance in production AI workflows
Apply solid object‑oriented design, design patterns, and domain‑driven principles
Governance, Compliance & Security
Embed governance, auditability, traceability, and explainability into all AI‑enabled backend services
Ensure secure data handling and compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards
Implement logging, monitoring, and audit trails for AI‑driven decisions
Enforce backend security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, secure API design)
Engineering Excellence & Collaboration
Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested Java code following best practices
Perform code reviews and raise engineering standards across teams
Collaborate with frontend, AI, data, product, and compliance teams
Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers
Actively contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications and Experience
10+ years of professional experience in Java backend development
Strong expertise in core Java (Java 8+)
Proven experience building enterprise‑grade, distributed systems
Strong experience with RESTful APIs and microservices
Hands‑on experience developing backend integration services and orchestration layers
Solid understanding of:
Object‑oriented design
Design patterns
Software engineering best practices
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
Proficiency with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills
Preferred Skills and Technologies
Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud
Experience supporting or integrating AI/ML and LLM‑based systems
Familiarity with agentic AI workflows and AI orchestration concepts
Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
Containerization & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
Messaging systems: Kafka, RabbitMQ
NoSQL databases: MongoDB, Cassandra
Monitoring & observability: Prometheus, ELK stack, Splunk
Understanding of AI governance, compliance, and responsible AI practices
Frontend exposure (Angular, React) is a plus for cross‑stack collaboration
Soft Skills and Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Proven leadership in technical discussions and system design
High ownership and accountability
Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams
Adaptability and continuous learning mindset
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Master’s degree is a plus