Senior Java Backend Engineer — Agentic AI Architect (Hybrid)

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 58,323 - 65,128; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join our Agentic AI initiative in a hybrid Toronto setting. The role emphasizes end-to-end delivery, hands-on development, and architectural leadership for AI-enabled backend systems.

The candidate should bring 8+ years of Java experience, deep knowledge in Spring Boot and microservices, and familiarity with AI tooling like Copilot/Claude. Expect collaboration with product teams and independent problem solving.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Java backend development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Proven experience in software design, architecture, and end-to-end implementation.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot and Claude during development.
• Good understanding of AI/ML concepts and AI-assisted software development.
• Experience working with Agentic AI, AI agents, workflows, skills, or AI-powered coding tools.
• Strong system design and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, develop, test, and implement Java-based backend solutions.
• Own features from concept through implementation without requiring detailed technical direction.
• Evaluate and recommend the best technologies, frameworks, and architectural approaches for each solution.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-quality applications using modern engineering practices.
• Work closely with engineering and product teams to transform ideas into working solutions.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools to improve engineering productivity and software quality.
• Contribute to technology evaluations and innovation initiatives while ensuring compliance and engineering best practices.

Skills

Java backend

Spring Boot

Microservices

Software architecture

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Agentic AI

Independent work

AI tools

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

AWS

Databricks

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join our Agentic AI initiative in a hybrid Toronto setting. The role emphasizes end-to-end delivery, hands-on development, and architectural leadership for AI-enabled backend systems.

The candidate should bring 8+ years of Java experience, deep knowledge in Spring Boot and microservices, and familiarity with AI tooling like Copilot/Claude. Expect collaboration with product teams and independent problem solving.