Senior Backend Engineer (AI Integration)

Job description

Andela exists to connect brilliance and opportunity.

Since 2014, we have been dedicated to breaking down global barriers and accelerating the future of work for both technologists and organizations around the world.

For technologists, Andela offers competitive long-term career opportunities with leading organizations, access to a global community of professionals, and educational opportunities with leading technology providers.

At Andela, we’re deeply passionate about creating long-lasting and transformative growth opportunities for all - and doing it in an E.P.I.C. way! We’re excited to continue building our remote-first team with incredible people like you.

After applying for this role, you will join our Andela Community of brilliant technologists by passing a technical screening and live interview.

As a community member, you’ll have access to a multitude of exclusive technologist roles.

Join Andela today to access this opportunity and more in our global marketplace!

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This is a fully remote opportunity for one of our esteemed clients.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join a new, high-impact team focused on building AI-integrated features within our Jira-based testing product suite.

These roles involve significant autonomy, technical ownership, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

The engineers will work closely with the Data & AI practice leads and report directly to the Product Lead to drive initiatives across three primary areas: MCP server integration, Rovo AI feature development, and Teamwork Graph synchronization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and AI teams to define technical approaches and requirements.
• Own feature development from concept through deployment in a dynamic, discovery-heavy environment.
• Develop and maintain high-quality backend code, APIs, and integration logic.
• Participate in discovery, backlog planning, and defining MVPs with limited requirements.
• Contribute to documentation and share knowledge with stakeholders.

Must Have

• 8+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and backend API design.
• Solid understanding of AWS services (e.G., queues, events, microservices).
• Experience working with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with Jira or Atlassian app ecosystem (bonus).
• Basic to intermediate understanding of AI concepts, including prompt engineering and API interaction with LLMs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote, cross-functional environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and contributing to discovery and roadmap shaping.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating with Atlassian Rovo or Teamwork Graph.
• Background in AI product development or familiarity with GenAI APIs.
• Knowledge of open-source AI frameworks and prompt optimization.
• Experience contributing to shared infrastructure projects (e.G., MCP servers).
• Team Structure & Dynamics
• You will be part of a newly formed team reporting directly to the Product Lead.
• Collaboration with PMs and AI leads will be frequent, but you’ll have significant independence.
• Other product teams operate in India, but this team will primarily collaborate with Europe and U.S.-based stakeholders.
• Expect limited guidance on day-to-day tasks — this is a high-trust, self-directed environment.

Location Requirements

India or Poland

100% Remote

UTC+4

At Andela, we outcompete through diversity.

We know that our strengths lie in the multiplicity of talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and orientations of residents in our community and we take pride in that.

Andela is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices.

Andela provides equal employment opportunities and workplace to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination as stated above.

Andela is home for all, come as you are.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations