Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer

Duration: end of December but could extend longer

Location: Remote

Client need a profile who can add practical AI experience on top of "classic development"? Claude plugin, integrating AI steps into CI/CD pipelines, building a product with AI capabilities, and testing and validating the accuracy of the AI based solution.

Need someone with Strong AI experience

Tech Stack

• Java
• Spring Boot
• AWS
• AI/ML
• REST APIs
• React/MUI knowledge is a plus
• TypeScript familiarity preferred

Role

• Staff/Tech Lead level.
• Lead backend architecture.
• Hands-on coding.
• Technical leadership.
• Code reviews.
• Architectural decision making.

AI Environment

• Building on top of Claude.
• Creating plugins/integrations with Claude.
• AI platform is fairly standardized.
• Claude experience is preferred over GitHub Copilot.
• Team uses Claude extensively throughout development.

Soft Skills

• Highly collaborative.
• Positive attitude.
• Efficient.
• Comfortable working with internal teams and contractors.
• Looking for a "no-drama" engineer.

Nice to Have

• Historically they hire full-stack engineers.
• This role leans backend, but they're open to someone with frontend experience.

Product Context

• The company is reinventing its travel platform using AI.

Goals include:

• Modernizing travel upgrades (air, rail, etc.).
• Introducing AI-driven personalization.
• Improving customer upgrade experiences.
• Supporting both B2B and B2C users.
• Using AI to simplify complex upgrade workflows.
• Increasing upgrade acceptance/conversion.