Java Software Engineer, AI Imaging (Backend)

**Java Software Engineer, AI Imaging (Backend)** **Location:** Remote **Job Type:** Contract **Rate:** $31 per hour **Role Overview** We are seeking a skilled **Java Software Engineer** to help build and scale a new AI\-powered image generation platform. This role focuses on backend development using Java while supporting AI\-driven workflows and integrations that enable the creation and delivery of AI\-generated visual content. The engineer will collaborate with front\-end teams and AI\-integrated systems to ensure seamless end\-to\-end functionality across applications. This position offers the opportunity to design scalable backend architectures, integrate AI capabilities into production systems, and contribute to innovative AI\-driven solutions used by enterprise clients. **Key Responsibilities** * Design, develop, and maintain production\-level backend services using Java. * Build and support applications using **Spring Boot** and modern backend frameworks. * Design and implement **RESTful APIs** that integrate AI functionality into production systems. * Collaborate with front\-end teams working with **JavaScript and React** to ensure seamless integration between backend services and UI\-driven applications. * Perform **prompt engineering** to test and optimize large language models such as Claude, Gemini, and OpenAI. * Conduct **context engineering** to determine appropriate data inputs for AI workflows. * Design and implement **agentic workflows and orchestration pipelines** for AI\-driven processes. * Build monitoring and evaluation systems to analyze and improve **LLM performance** in production environments. * Design scalable, maintainable architectures supporting multiple enterprise clients. * Contribute to engineering discussions and best practices around **LLM integration, AI systems, and backend architecture** . **Required Qualifications** * **5\+ years** of professional experience in **Java backend development** . * Strong experience with **SQL and relational databases** . * **2\+ years** of experience working with systems that include a **user interface layer** , preferably JavaScript applications such as React. * **1\+ year** of hands\-on experience with **Spring Boot in production environments** . * Demonstrated experience using **AI in production** , such as LLM integrations, AI\-powered features, or AI\-assisted development tools. * Understanding of **cloud computing and distributed system architectures** . * Experience deploying **containerized applications** using technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. * Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and stakeholders. * Excellent problem\-solving, organization, and time management skills. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience working in **high\-growth startup environments** . * Background in **fashion, imaging pipelines, or digital content production** . * Experience with **Clojure** or functional programming languages. **Company Values** * We care deeply about delivering **high\-quality work** . * We strive to be the **best partners possible** . * We focus on **execution and results** . * We believe the **right team matters most** . * We **think like customers and act like owners** . * We enjoy **being pioneers and driving innovation** .