> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/240719-java-api-integration-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/240719-java-api-integration-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java API Integration Engineer - **Company:** OpenKyber LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), Software Deployment, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Backend, Containerization, Docker - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7ec2d685e54e3450 ## About the Role * Backend/Systems Experience 3+ years building production backend or distributed systems (pre-AI experience required) * Production AI Systems Has shipped AI/LLM features serving real users at scale not just prototypes or demos * Agentic Systems Has built AI agents, skills, tools, or MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations * Python Proficient for backend development * Secondary Language Working knowledge of Go, TypeScript, or Rust * Cloud Infrastructure Deep experience with AWS/Google Cloud Platform/Azure cost optimization, compute decisions, not just deployment * Container & Orchestration Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes can build, deploy, debug, and scale services themselves * LLM Integration Understands token economics, context limits, rate limiting, structured outputs, API failure modes * LLM Evaluation Understands how to evaluate LLM outputs and the inherent challenges (non-determinism, quality measurement, regression detection) * Hands-On Engineer Not just an architect writes code, debugs production issues, deploys their own work Preferred / Differentiators * Built multi-step agentic workflows with tool use and function calling * Experience with agent orchestration frameworks (LangGraph, CrewAI, or custom) * Built guardrails, fallbacks, or graceful degradation for AI systems * Streaming inference and async agent orchestration, * AI experience is mainly academic, research, or tutorial-based * No production systems experience (only notebooks/demos) * Looking for entry-level role with heavy mentorship * Background is primarily data science/analytics rather than engineering * "Architects" who don't write or deploy code themselves ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [Agentic AI Systems for Critical Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1592-agentic-ai-systems-for-critical-workloads) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) ## Related Articles - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development)