AI Native Software Engineer

Your Role

As a Senior Fullstack Engineer (Java / React), you will build end-to-end product features across backend and frontend, delivering scalable services in Java and high-quality user experiences in React. You’ll contribute to architecture decisions, ensure production-grade quality, and mentor teammates while working in a cloud-native, AI-first delivery model.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (11/17+) and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot), focusing on scalability, security, and clean architecture.
• Build and evolve front-end applications using React and TypeScript, ensuring responsive UX, accessibility, and performance.
• Define and maintain robust REST API contracts (versioning, pagination, consistent error handling) and documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Apply Clean Architecture, SOLID, and domain-driven thinking to keep codebases maintainable as products scale.
• Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/MySQL) and optimize performance through sound data modeling, indexing, and query tuning.
• Implement asynchronous and event‑driven patterns where relevant (Kafka/RabbitMQ), ensuring idempotency, retries, and traceability.
• Build quality in: testing strategies (unit, integration, contract, UI), code reviews, refactoring, and CI automation.
• Collaborate with DevOps/platform teams on CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and cloud deployments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Improve observability with logs, metrics, and tracing (OpenTelemetry/APM tools) and participate in incident response and RCA.
• Mentor junior engineers, contribute to technical strategy, and align delivery with product outcomes.
• Work in an AI-first way: leverage Copilot/GenAI responsibly to accelerate delivery while keeping enterprise‑grade standards and security.

Must-Have

• 6+ years of experience delivering production software, with strong hands‑on work across Java and React.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot (or equivalent) building APIs and backend services.
• Solid experience in React development (component architecture, state management, API integration) — TypeScript strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of API design, integration patterns, and web fundamentals.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and performance optimization.
• Track record of engineering excellence: testing, code reviews, clean code, and maintainable architecture.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross‑functional teams in an agile setup.
• Professional English to work in global teams.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with microservices, distributed systems, and event‑driven architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
• Cloud-native experience (Kubernetes, service mesh, API gateways).
• Front-end testing tools (Cypress/Playwright), design systems, and performance profiling (Lighthouse).
• Security experience (OAuth2/OIDC/JWT) and secure SDLC practices.
• Experience with AI-assisted development workflows (Copilot, prompt libraries, AI-assisted testing/documentation).

AI‑Native Engineering (Core Expectation)

• Use Generative AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a first‑class engineering assistant for:
  • Code scaffolding and refactoring
  • Code generation and optimisation
  • Test‑cases and documentation generation
  • Build applications through AI‑driven development practices, including:
  • AI‑assisted debugging and troubleshooting
  • Intelligent code completion and pattern recognition
  • Automated documentation generation
  • Apply prompt engineering best practices for reliable, repeatable engineering outcomes.
  • Validate GenAI output (determinism checks, guardrails, fallback logic).

What We Offer

• Stimulating working environments
• Unique career path
• International mobility
• Internal R&D projects (including Gen‑e2™)
• Knowledge sharing
• Personalized training via PALO IT Academy
• Entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship