Senior Backend Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
Palm Venture Studios
We rescue and build companies that positively impact human and planetary health.About Us
Gentoro is an innovation-driven B2B software startup dedicated to empowering enterprises to harness the full potential of Generative AI. Our mission is to enable businesses to effortlessly develop, deploy, and manage AI Agents with cutting-edge solutions that interact with enterprise ecosystems, safely and securely.
As the creators of Gentoro, the groundbreaking Model Context Protocol (MCP)-based LLM-to-Enterprise Bridge, we are redefining how AI Agents integrate into enterprise ecosystems. By harnessing the latest advancements in Generative AI, our innovative no-code solution seamlessly, safely, and securely extends the transformative power of Large Language Models (LLMs) to enterprises.
Founded by experienced industry veterans and visionaries from leading Silicon Valley technology companies, Gentoro is on a mission to empower enterprises to innovate with Generative AI. By bringing Generative AI to the enterprise, we enable the creation of AI agents that are more reliable, accurate, and secure—transforming the way businesses processes are automated.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer with a strong foundation in Java and Generative AI to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of professional experience in backend development. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of state-of-the-art Generative AI tools, pushing the boundaries of innovation in a rapidly growing field.
Key Responsibilities:
Specifications & Design
- Design scalable and maintainable backend architectures using Java and Spring Boot, following principles like SOLID, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
- Define and document technical requirements, system specifications, and API contracts using OpenAPI.
- Create clear architectural diagrams and design documentation for new features and system enhancements.
Development & Testing
- Implement backend functionality, optimize performance, and write clean, maintainable code using Java and MyBatis for database interactions.
- Develop and enhance RESTful APIs, ensuring security, efficiency, and scalability.
- Ensure code reliability through comprehensive unit, integration, and functional testing to prevent regressions.
- Manage dependencies and build automation using Maven for efficient development workflows.
Infrastructure
- Deploy, monitor, and manage cloud-based applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using Terraform and CloudFormation.
- Optimize database queries, improve system performance, and ensure scalability.
Support & Maintenance
- Take ownership of the entire codebase, troubleshoot issues, refactor existing code, and implement necessary enhancements.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to diagnose, debug, and resolve production issues.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve system reliability and performance.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in backend Java development.
- Proficient in managing MySQL databases, containerizing applications with Docker, and orchestrating deployments using Kubernetes.
- Well versed in Generative AI / LLMs, ideally OpenAI.
Experience working with RESTful APIs. - Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
Be a Pioneer: Join us at the ground level of a well positioned, visionary startup. Be part of a passionate, driven team shaping the future of Generative AI and leaving a lasting impact on the industry.
Shape the Future with CuttingEdge Tech: Work on revolutionary technology, pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity.
Competitive Compensation with a Stake in Success: Enjoy a competitive salary paired with earlystage equity, giving you a direct stake in the company’s success and a chance to grow alongside us.
Work Your Way: Thrive in a flexible work environment tailored to your needs—choose between remote, hybrid, or onsite arrangements that work best for you.
Invest in Yourself: Unlock opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career development in a supportive, innovation-focused culture. Futureproof your career by building expertise in one of the most transformative fields of our time.
Join us to create, innovate, and grow in a place where your ideas truly matter.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index 💰
Tags: APIs Architecture AWS Azure CI/CD CloudFormation Docker GCP Generative AI Git Java Kubernetes LLMs Maven Microservices MySQL OpenAI Pipelines Security Terraform Testing
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