Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join our team and build the future of software development with AI! We are seeking a senior backend developer passionate about clean architecture, AI-enhanced workflows, and impactful features. You will architect solutions, ensuring scalability and performance from the outset. You'll be excited about optimizing database queries and API performance and eager to experiment with AI-powered development tools. This role offers the opportunity to lead AI integration experiments, build scalable Spring Boot/Kotlin services, design high-performing database schemas, and collaborate globally on impactful client projects. The position is fully remote with generous benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years building production systems with Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot
• Database Expert: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle - you understand indexing, query optimization, and schema design
• AI Curiosity: Experience with or strong interest in prompt engineering, AI integration, or ML-powered features
• API Design: RESTful services, performance considerations, and scalable architecture patterns
• Independent Execution: You can take a feature from concept to production with minimal hand-holding

Responsibilities

• Drive AI Integration: Lead our experiments with AI-enhanced development, prompt engineering, and multi-provider testing (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
• Own Backend Architecture: Build scalable Spring Boot/Kotlin services for funded startups and growing companies
• Optimize Performance: Design database schemas and queries that perform at scale (millions of users, complex data relationships)
• Ship Complete Features: Take ownership from requirements to deployment, not just "throw code over the wall"
• Collaborate Globally: Work with our distributed team across time zones on high-impact client projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-Stack Capabilities: TypeScript and Vue experience
• Cloud/DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes experience
• Startup DNA: You've worked in fast-paced environments where shipping matters more than perfect documentation

Benefits

• Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
• Vacation: 10 business days a year
• Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
• Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
• Parental Leave
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
• Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
• Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
• Longevity Bonus
• Continuous Learning Bonus
• Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms