AI-Driven Backend Engineer (Java Spring)

Strategic Resources International USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Resources International USA seeks a professional with 1+ years in AI and 5+ years in software engineering, focusing on backend systems. The role emphasizes hands-on Claude Code usage within real development workflows and familiarity with leading AI coding assistants like Copilot and Codex.

Strong Java and Spring Boot skills are required, plus exposure to Python/TypeScript/Go and modern backend patterns.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional AI experience with strong software engineering fundamentals.
• 5+ years in software engineering with data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Hands-on experience using Claude Code within development workflows.
• Familiarity with multiple AI coding assistants (Copilot, Cursor, Codex, etc.).
• Proficiency in Java and backend frameworks such as Spring/Spring Boot or equivalent.
• Familiarity with additional modern languages (Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go).
• Strong backend fundamentals: REST/gRPC, relational/NoSQL DBs, messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ), microservices.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices: Git, CI/CD, testing, and code reviews.

Skills

AI experience with Claude Code

AI coding assistants

Java backend development

Spring / Spring Boot

Other languages (Python/TypeScript/JS/

Backend fundamentals (REST/gRPC, DBs,5

Microservices

DevOps & CI/CD

AI code evaluation

Tools

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

OpenAI Codex

Job description

Strategic Resources International USA seeks a professional with 1+ years in AI and 5+ years in software engineering, focusing on backend systems. The role emphasizes hands-on Claude Code usage within real development workflows and familiarity with leading AI coding assistants like Copilot and Codex.

Strong Java and Spring Boot skills are required, plus exposure to Python/TypeScript/Go and modern backend patterns.