CloudDevs: Java Developer - AI (Backend)

About the company:

CloudDevs is a leading provider of high-performance engineering teams for fast-growing startups. With a headquarters in San Francisco and a remote-friendly culture, they specialize in AI-driven products and work with clients across various industries, including SaaS and PaaS. As a company, they value ownership, collaboration, and innovation, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for their employees to thrive in.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build scalable backend systems with high reliability and performance
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code using modern development practices
• Leverage AI tools to improve development speed, debugging, and code quality
• Collaborate in agile workflows, including code reviews and sprint ceremonies
• Investigate and resolve production issues using logs, telemetry, and system insights
• Continuously improve systems, code quality, and development processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience as a backend or software engineer
• Strong communication skills in English
• Strong problem-solving ability and ownership mindset
• Experience working in distributed, remote teams
• 7+ years of commercial experience with Java in SaaS/PaaS environments
• Strong experience with Spring/Spring Boot, Maven, and ORM frameworks
• Experience designing and building secure, scalable REST APIs (API-first approach preferred)
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS infrastructure
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and production observability
• Excellent debugging and production troubleshooting skills
• Strong experience using AI-assisted coding tools like Cursor, Codex, or similar
• Comfortable working with AI copilots and agent-style workflows to increase development speed and quality
• Ability to use AI tools to navigate unfamiliar codebases, debug issues, and accelerate delivery
• Working knowledge of LLMs and how they are integrated into applications is a strong plus
• Experience with Python for backend/API development
• Exposure to frontend frameworks like React
• Strong architectural thinking and system design skills
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with rapid release cycles
• Strong attention to detail across code, tests, and reviews

What's in it for you:

• Remote work with high-growth startups
• Competitive compensation, often with bonuses and equity
• Work on cutting-edge AI-driven products
• Apply once and get matched with multiple pre-vetted companies

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