Digital Things Inc

Our client is a fast-growing startup building AI-powered products. They are looking for a motivated Junior Python Developer who wants to grow, take ownership, and work on real features that matter.

What you'll do:

- Design and build REST APIs using FastAPI
- Integrate LLMs into product features and improve their performance
- Write clean, readable, and maintainable code
- Collaborate with a small cross-functional team
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decisions
- Help shape how AI is used across the product

Requirements:

- 2+ years of hands-on Python experience
- Good knowledge of FastAPI and REST API design
- Experience working with LLMs (OpenAI, LangChain, or similar tools)
- Understanding of async programming
- Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
- English — B1+ Comfortable working with a time tracker

Please note: we use a time tracker.

Nice to have:

Familiarity with prompt engineering
Experience in a startup environment

We offer:

Full remote, flexible schedule
Real ownership and impact from day one
Small team with fast decision-making — no bureaucracy
Supportive environment where your voice is heard
Opportunity to grow together with the product and the company

Our client is a global leader in infrastructure software, specializing in enterprise API management and digital integration.

They are looking for a strong Senior Java Developer to help build and scale a cloud-native platform powering modern API ecosystems.

About the Position:

We are hiring a Senior Java Developer to contribute to the design and development of a high-load, distributed platform focused on API orchestration and integration.

You’ll work on microservices, cloud infrastructure, and platform components, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Working Hours:

Aligned with Ireland timezone (GMT/IST)

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop backend services and APIs using Java
• Build and enhance microservices and platform components (API gateways, data layers)
• Contribute to architecture decisions and system design
• Work within Kubernetes and containerized environments
• Ensure code quality, testing, and best engineering practices
• Collaborate with QA/SDETs on test automation and coverage
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Monitor system performance using observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance and scalability
• Mentor junior engineers and support team growth

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in backend/platform engineering
• Strong proficiency in Java (mandatory)
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices
• Solid understanding of:
  • Multithreading, memory management, performance tuning
  • API design (REST, gRPC) and integration patterns
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Redis/Valkey, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
  • Kubernetes and containerization
  • Cloud-native environments
• Experience with monitoring & observability tools
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working in Agile teams
• Mentoring experience is a plus

Benefits:

• 100% Remote
• Competitive USD compensation
• Flexible working hours
• Home office setup provided
• Work in a global, product-driven environment

Join the team and build scalable systems powering modern digital ecosystems!