Position Overview:We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong experience in Functional Java, SpringBoot, and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will also bring hands-on knowledge of Apache Kafka, Redis, and cloud-native development on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). A working understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI service integration will be considered a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Functional Java and SpringBoot
Architect and implement real-time data pipelines and event-driven systems using Apache Kafka
Integrate Redis for performance-optimized caching and session management
Build and deploy containerized services using Docker on GCP (Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, etc.)
Collaborate with data science and product teams to incorporate pre-trained LLMs (, OpenAI, Hugging Face models) into backend workflows
Participate in system architecture discussions, performance tuning, and de...