Senior Java Backend Engineer (AI-Focused)
WakapiArkansas, United States
Posted February 24, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Ready to go teams that focus on the details that make things work. We offer accelerated ramp up periods, simplified communications and a streamlined process to deliver sharp, innovative and reliable software development services and solutions. π© When you partner with Wakapi, you get: α΅ Readiness; α΅ Outsourcing challenges awareness; α΅ An experienced partner; α΅ A natural born agile partner; α΅ An up-to-date partner; α΅ A partner that believes in the future; α΅ A partner that invests in innovation; α΅ A partner with a dependable team. π© At #wakapi, we have a clear vision: we want to be the software company that connects its community to a better world. To achieve this, we focus on what we do best: α΅ We facilitate the digital transformation of organizations. α΅ We nurture technological talent and endorse the growth of our Wakapers. α΅ We invest in entrepreneurship, generating a positive impact on our community. ππ²πβπ π΄π²π ππ΅πΆπ»π΄π πΊπΌππΆπ»π΄!
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer with strong architectural expertise and hands-on experience integrating AI capabilities into scalable backend systems.
Requirements
- 8β10+ years of backend development experience in Java (11+)
- Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture
- Experience building and optimizing distributed systems
- Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML models or LLM-based services
- Experience with REST APIs and event-driven systems (Kafka is a plus)
- Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Cloud experience ( AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
