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