Backend Developer (AI-Driven/Claude Code)

Backend Developer (AI-Driven/Claude Code)

Location: Remote (Türkiye)

About Optimum7

Optimum7 is a performance-driven digital agency operating at the intersection of eCommerce, AI, and growth marketing. Led by our founder Duran Inci (20+ years in digital innovation), we build scalable, custom solutions for global brands.

We are not just building software — we are building AI-powered systems that redefine how eCommerce operates.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer who doesn’t just code — but engineers intelligent systems.

This role is heavily AI-focused.

You must be comfortable working with:

• LLMs in production
• AI-assisted development workflows
• Claude (Anthropic) for coding, reasoning, and system design

👉 Claude usage is not optional — it is a core requirement.

We expect you to:

• Use Claude Code to accelerate development
• Design systems with AI as a layer, not an add-on
• Leverage AI tools to improve speed, quality, and architecture decisions

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend systems & microservices
• Develop RESTful APIs & GraphQL architectures
• Integrate LLMs (OpenAI, Claude) into real-world eCommerce solutions
• Use Claude Code actively in development workflows for:
  • Code generation & optimization
  • Debugging complex systems
  • Architectural reasoning
• Implement AI-powered features (automation, personalization, search, agents)
• Optimize performance (Redis, caching layers, async processing)
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure high reliability, scalability, and security
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, AI-first engineering culture

Must-Have Skills

• PHP (6+ years) – modern PHP (8.2+)
• Laravel (4+ years) – Laravel 10/11+
• Strong JavaScript / TypeScript (3+ years)
• Advanced MySQL / PostgreSQL optimization
• Solid experience with REST & GraphQL APIs
• Hands-on experience with Claude (Anthropic) for coding
• Experience integrating LLMs into production systems
• AI-assisted development mindset (non-negotiable)
• Docker & containerization
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Message queues (RabbitMQ, SQS, Redis Queue)
• Caching systems (Redis, Varnish)
• Git workflows (GitFlow / trunk-based)
• Strong English communication

Tech Stack

Backend: PHP 8.2+, Laravel 11+, Node.js
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
Cloud: AWS / GCP / Azure
DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
APIs: REST, GraphQL
AI: OpenAI, Claude (core tool), LangChain, Vector DBs

What Makes This Role Different

This is not a traditional backend role.

You will:

• Work in an AI-native engineering environment
• Use Claude as a daily coding partner
• Build systems where AI is embedded in the architecture
• Move fast, experiment, and ship intelligent products

Learn More About Us

🌐 www.optimum7.com

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimum-7