Senior Backend Engineer — Python, Java & AI (Remote, U.S.)

Job overview

The Senior Backend Engineer — Python, Java & AI role is fully remote within the United States. Compensation is not specified. The engineer will build backend systems for a cybersecurity platform at an early-stage startup. This role exists to develop and improve scalable, secure platform services and AI-powered capabilities. The engineer will own features through design, implementation, monitoring, and optimization, while contributing to architecture and the product’s technical direction.

What you'll do

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Python and Java
• develop distributed systems involving APIs, databases, message queues, and data pipelines
• own features through design, implementation, monitoring, and improvement
• build reliable and secure production systems
• contribute to architecture
• develop and integrate AI/LLM features, agents, and workflows
• use AI-assisted development tools
• improve performance, scalability, tooling, and engineering processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior backend engineer

python

java

ai/llm

distributed systems

cybersecurity

apis

docker

kubernetes

remote u.s.

health insurance

equity compensation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance and equity compensation.

Why this role

Fully remote within the United States; direct W-2 employee role, not a contractor; health insurance and equity compensation are listed.

About the employer

Prometeo Talent is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.