Java Developer - Remote

Description

Summary: Join a team as an experienced Backend Developer to design, implement, and improve robust backend APIs while collaborating with cutting-edge AI research and shaping next-generation developer tools. Highlights: 1. High-impact role collaborating with cutting-edge AI research 2. Shape next-generation developer tools within a high-caliber engineering group 3. Thrive in a fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environment **Job Title:** Java Developer \- AI Expert **Job Type:** Contract (Part\-time) **Location:** Remote **Job Summary:** Join our customer's team as an experienced Backend Developer. In this high\-impact, remote role, you'll design, implement, and continually improve robust backend APIs while collaborating with cutting\-edge AI research. You'll help test and shape the next generation of developer tools alongside a high\-caliber engineering group. **Key Responsibilities:** * Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs. * Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices within backend services. * Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed. * Actively test new AI\-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots. * Participate in 4\-day intensive testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows. * Engage thoughtfully with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel to discuss findings and propose improvements. * Submit detailed post\-burst surveys, delivering insights on model performance and developer experience. **Required Skills and Qualifications:** * 3\+ years of professional experience as a backend developer, with strong expertise in Java. * Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs. * Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security. * Hands\-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design. * Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable. * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for clear incident and bug reporting. * Proven ability to thrive in fast\-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions). * Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows. * Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development.