LLM Application Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Backend Engineer (Java + Python + AI-driven - LLM ) Location: Arizona (Local candidates only 2 days onsite per week), Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong experience in Java (Spring Boot) and Python to support backend systems and event-driven architecture initiatives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in reactive programming, Kafka-based streaming, microservices, and cloud-native environments , along with exposure to AI-driven conversational platforms and LLM-based solutions ., * Design and develop scalable backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Python

• Build and maintain event-driven architectures using Kafka
• Implement stream processing with Apache Flink
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs (GraphQL is a plus)
• Work with microservices architecture in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments
• Integrate backend services with AI / conversational platforms
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability in distributed systems

• 6 8 years of Java development (Spring / Spring Boot)
• 4 5 years of Python backend development
• Experience with Reactive Programming (WebFlux)
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and Apache Flink
• Strong experience with REST APIs
• Experience with Redis, MongoDB, and Oracle
• Experience with Microservices, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in distributed systems

Preferred:

• Exposure to AI / conversational platforms (e.g., Dialogflow CX)
• Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, or agent-based architectures