Java Developer - AI (Backend)
Role Overview
As a Senior Java Backend Engineer, you'll design and build scalable, AI-driven backend systems with high reliability and performance. You'll work in a high-ownership environment alongside product, design, and engineering teams to ship production-grade systems, solve complex backend challenges, and leverage AI tools to improve development speed and code quality.
Perks & Benefits
This is a fully remote position open to candidates in the Americas (Latam, Canada, Central and South America). You'll work with high-growth startups on cutting-edge AI-driven products, receive competitive compensation often with bonuses and equity, and have the opportunity to be matched with multiple pre-vetted companies through a single application process.
Full Job Description
Headquarters: San Francisco URL: https://clouddevs.com/
Location: Latams, or anywhere in Americas(canada, Central and South America) CloudDevs is helping fast-growing, venture-backed startups build high-performance engineering teams. As a Senior Java Backend Engineer, you ll work on scalable, AI-driven products and play a key role in shaping core platform capabilities. You ll be working in a high-ownership environment alongside product, design, and engineering teams to ship production-grade systems and solve complex backend challenges. Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience7+ years of experience as a backend or software engineer Strong communication skills in English Strong problem-solving ability and ownership mindset Experience working in distributed, remote teams
Core requirements:
7+ years of commercial experience with Java in SaaS/PaaS environments Strong experience with Spring / Spring Boot, Maven, and ORM frameworks Experience designing and building secure, scalable REST APIs (API-first approach preferred) Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS infrastructure Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and production observability Excellent debugging and production troubleshooting skills
AI / modern dev workflow (important):
Strong experience using AI-assisted coding tools like Cursor, Codex, or similar Comfortable working with AI copilots and agent-style workflows to increase development speed and quality Ability to use AI tools to navigate unfamiliar codebases, debug issues, and accelerate delivery Working knowledge of LLMs and how they are integrated into applications is a strong plus
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with Python for backend/API development Exposure to frontend frameworks like React Strong architectural thinking and system design skills Experience working in fast-paced environments with rapid release cycles Strong attention to detail across code, tests, and reviews
What you ll do: Design and build scalable backend systems with high reliability and performanceWrite clean, maintainable, well-tested code using modern development practicesLeverage AI tools to improve development speed, debugging, and code qualityCollaborate in agile workflows, including code reviews and sprint ceremoniesInvestigate and resolve production issues using logs, telemetry, and system insightsContinuously improve systems, code quality, and development processes What s in it for you: Remote work with high-growth startupsCompetitive compensation, often with bonuses and equityWork on cutting-edge AI-driven productsApply once and get matched with multiple pre-vetted companies
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/clouddevs-java-developer-ai-backend
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