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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # backend engineer - **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC. - **Location:** Pasadena, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Big Data, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Data Stores, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Chatbots, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Integration Tests, Low Latency, AWS Fargate, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Virtual Agents, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5fb32174-6055-49e0-bd97-cd3f68597488 ## About the Role * 10+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend engineering * Extensive experience designing and building scalable backend applications and distributed systems * Strong hands-on development experience with Java 17/21 * Experience developing RESTful backend services using Spring Boot * Strong experience with Apache Kafka and high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines * Experience developing cloud-based applications using AWS * Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager, and IAM * Professional development experience with Python * Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases * Experience providing technical leadership and helping engineering teams solve complex development challenges * Strong understanding of software engineering development lifecycles * Experience developing meaningful unit and integration tests * Experience incorporating AI tools into day-to-day software engineering workflows * Ability to work onsite in Pasadena three days per week Desired Skills & Experience * Experience developing AI-powered applications * Hands-on experience with LLMs, generative AI, AI agents, or conversational AI * Experience with Databricks or comparable cloud data platforms * Strong background designing distributed systems and large-scale data solutions ## Description This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced backend engineer who wants to work at the intersection of large-scale distributed systems, cloud engineering, and emerging AI technologies. The team is looking for a highly experienced, hands-on engineer who can design complex backend solutions while providing technical leadership to other developers. You'll work with a modern Java, Kafka, Python, and AWS stack while gaining exposure to AI-powered applications, LLMs, and intelligent agents., * Java 17/21 and Spring Boot * Python * Apache Kafka * AWS cloud services * RESTful APIs and microservices * SQL and NoSQL databases * Distributed and event-driven systems * AI/LLM technologies * Databricks or similar data platforms Daily Responsibilities * Design and develop scalable backend applications and services * Build RESTful services using Java and Spring Boot * Develop and maintain high-volume, low-latency data pipelines using Apache Kafka * Design cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS infrastructure and services * Work with SQL and NoSQL data stores supporting enterprise applications * Collaborate with engineers on backend architecture and distributed system design * Provide technical guidance and leadership when solving complex engineering problems * Develop unit and integration tests to improve application quality and reliability * Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing enhancement * Apply AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and software delivery * Work with the team onsite in Pasadena three days per week ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)