Sr Backend Engineer

Role Overview: As a Senior Backend Engineer at Enlite, you will be responsible for designing and building high-performance backend systems that power Enlite's intelligent automation platform. You will play a crucial role in combining solid backend fundamentals with a forward-thinking approach to utilize AI tools and LLM-based frameworks. Your primary focus will be on accelerating engineering workflows and introducing innovative product capabilities that have never been seen before. Key Responsibilities: - Architect and implement scalable microservices in Java (8+) and Spring Boot, optimized for cloud-native environments. - Develop backend services that coordinate AI-powered infrastructure automation workflows. - Utilize AI tools such as code-generation assistants and AI test harnesses to expedite development, enhance reliability, and foster innovation. - Provide mentorship to a team of 34 engineers, promoting best practices in AI-augmented software development. - Work on database optimization (MySQL/PostgreSQL), caching layers (Redis), and event-driven architectures (Kafka). - Collaborate closely with product and software teams to explore the boundaries of backend + AI systems. - Take ownership of deployment, scaling, and monitoring strategies in Linux-based cloud environments. - Integrate AI into the core by incorporating predictive and generative models for autonomous decision-making, adaptive automation, and continuous optimization. Qualifications Required: - 6-8 years of backend engineering experience with a strong foundation in Core Java. - Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and system design patterns. - Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and microservices architectures. - Sound background in SQL databases and distributed systems. - Experience in leading small teams, fostering innovation, and delivering impactful systems. Additional Company Details (if present): At Enlite, we are pioneers in creating disruptive and impactful products that drive innovation in the infrastructure sector. Our commitment to fostering creativity and continuous improvement ensures that our solutions maintain the highest standards of quality and performance. By joining Enlite, you will have the opportunity to shape the world's first AI-powered cloud-native infrastructure automation platform, make a significant impact at scale, and innovate fearlessly with a team that thrives on bold ideas and execution.,