Senior Backend Engineer – AI-Driven, Java/Python, Scalable

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off and holidays

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) and retirement benefits

Professional development

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Epsilon, a Publicis Groupe company in Irving, TX, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and scale robust backend systems using Java and Python. The role emphasizes spec‑driven AI‑assisted development with tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Kiro in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities include crafting scalable services, leading architecture discussions, and ensuring code quality through reviews, testing, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java and Python with backend focus.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and production systems.
• Mandatory experience with spec‑driven AI‑assisted development and AI coding tools.
• Proven ability to own problems end-to-end in Agile/Scrum teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale robust backend services in Java and Python.
• Lead AI‑assisted development using spec-driven approaches and AI tools.
• Develop RAG‑based solutions and agentic AI workflows for enterprise systems.
• Drive architecture decisions and ensure high code quality through reviews and tests.
• Collaborate with product, data, platform, and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Java

Python

Backend engineering

Spring

REST APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Unix/Linux

AI coding tools

RAG

Agentic AI

Data modeling

NOSQL databases

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Maven/Gradle

CI/CD pipelines

Databricks/Spark

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Git workflows

Job description

Epsilon, a Publicis Groupe company in Irving, TX, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and scale robust backend systems using Java and Python. The role emphasizes spec‑driven AI‑assisted development with tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Kiro in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities include crafting scalable services, leading architecture discussions, and ensuring code quality through reviews, testing, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.