Senior Backend Engineer – GraphQL & Spring Boot

Veriipro; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer in Fort Worth, Texas, to design, build, and operate production-grade APIs and backend services, focusing on GraphQL and Spring Boot.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kubernetes, secure API design, and experience with CI/CD. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and ensuring robust production systems.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD methodologies.
• Experience with GraphQL and Spring Boot for backend development.
• Familiarity with AI agent frameworks and secure API practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend APIs using Java/Spring Boot and GraphQL.
• Deploy and operate services on Kubernetes, ensuring their scalability and security.
• Integrate APIs with AI agent frameworks and MCP servers.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

GraphQL

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Agent frameworks

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and operate production-grade APIs and backend services with a focus on GraphQL, Spring Boot, and agent-based integrations. This role requires strong expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD, AI agent frameworks, and secure API design.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend APIs using Java/Spring Boot and GraphQL (Apollo Federation, Netflix DGS)
• Deploy and operate services on Kubernetes; ensure scalability, reliability, and security
• Integrate APIs with AI agent frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph) and MCP servers
• Implement secure API access, authentication, and authorization
• Build CI/CD pipelines and support production systems with observability and troubleshooting
• Mentor junior engineers, manage technical debt, and drive system reliability and reuse

Required Skills

• Java, Spring Boot, GraphQL, Apollo Federation
• Kubernetes, containerization, CI/CD (GitHub Actions preferred)
• Agent frameworks, MCP server integration, AI-assisted development tools
• Strong production support, SRE principles, and secure API practices