Senior Java Backend Engineer (Spring Boot / Microservices)

About Us

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

Role Overview

Our client is supporting the development of advanced AI systems by incorporating high-quality software engineering expertise into training and evaluation workflows.

We are looking for experienced Java backend engineers with strong hands-on expertise in Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and scalable backend architecture. The role involves building and reviewing production-grade backend systems, improving reliability and performance, and contributing technically rigorous software outputs that help train next-generation AI systems. No prior AI experience is required.

CONTRACT: Contractor assignment

COMMITMENT: Full-time

LOCATIONS: Remote

NOTES: Compensation ranges from $60–$110 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java backend systems.
• Build production-grade services using Spring Boot.
• Architect and implement robust microservices for complex application requirements.
• Develop and maintain REST APIs and backend integrations.
• Review technical specifications and translate them into reliable implementations.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend services for performance and stability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide technically grounded feedback.
• Improve backend reliability, security, maintainability, and scalability.
• Document technical decisions, architecture, and implementation details clearly.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams on complex backend development tasks.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience with Java backend development.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and design principles.
• Experience designing and building REST APIs.
• Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient production code.
• Strong understanding of backend architecture, data structures, and software engineering best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing backend applications.
• Professional written and spoken English.