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# Senior Backend Engineer

- **Company:** VDart, Inc.
- **Location:** Kansas City, KS, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Web Servers, Software Architecture, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Flexi (Photoshop Plugin), GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, AI Platforms, Front End Software Development, Claude, Software Coding, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-backend-engineer-kansas-city-ks--63f40564-b39d-46f6-aff0-91ff394b5796

## About the Role

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web Client Plug-ins, Continuous Integration, Product Development, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Java, Amazon Web Services (AWS), REST (Representational State Transfer), Application Programming Interface (API), Technical Leadership, Client need a profile who can add practical AI experience on top of "classic development"? Claude plugin, integrating AI steps into CI/CD pipelines, building a product with AI capabilities, and testing and validating the accuracy of the AI based solution.

Need someone with Strong AI experience

Tech Stack

 * Java
 * Spring Boot
 * AWS
 * AI/ML
 * REST APIs
 * React/MUI knowledge is a plus
 * TypeScript familiarity preferred

## Description

* Staff/Tech Lead level.
 * Lead backend architecture.
 * Hands-on coding.
 * Technical leadership.
 * Code reviews.
 * Architectural decision making.

AI Environment

 * Building on top of Claude.
 * Creating plugins/integrations with Claude.
 * AI platform is fairly standardized.
 * Claude experience is preferred over GitHub Copilot.
 * Team uses Claude extensively throughout development.

Soft Skills

 * Highly collaborative.
 * Positive attitude.
 * Efficient.
 * Comfortable working with internal teams and contractors.
 * Looking for a "no-drama" engineer.

Nice to Have

 * Historically they hire full-stack engineers.
 * This role leans backend, but they're open to someone with frontend experience.

Product Context

 * The company is reinventing its travel platform using AI.

Goals include:

 * Modernizing travel upgrades (air, rail, etc.).
 * Introducing AI-driven personalization.
 * Improving customer upgrade experiences.
 * Supporting both B2B and B2C users.
 * Using AI to simplify complex upgrade workflows.
 * Increasing upgrade acceptance/conversion.