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# LLM Application Engineer

- **Company:** OpenKyber LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Redis, Data Streaming, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Reactive Programming, Graphql, Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Microservices
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ee4fa960ac565697

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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