Java Developer - Remote

Role Overview

Join a customer team as an AI-focused Backend Developer in a remote, contract (part-time) role. You’ll design, implement, and continuously improve robust backend APIs while collaborating with AI research to shape next-generation developer tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services, including REST and GraphQL endpoints
• Improve data validation, error handling, and API security practices
• Plan and execute database migrations, performance tuning, and schema changes
• Test AI-powered models in Cursor and provide actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots
• Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts to assess how AI models affect real coding workflows
• Collaborate with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel
• Submit detailed post-burst surveys on model performance and developer experience

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional backend development experience
• Strong expertise in Java
• Proficiency building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Advanced knowledge of backend data validation, error handling, and API security
• Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design
• Extensive use of AI tools for coding; Cursor familiarity is highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for clear incident/bug reporting
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, confidential, collaborative remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Visible open-source contributions (e.g., GitHub)
• Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development