Lead Backend Kotlin Engineer with GenAI/NLP, Orchestration systems

phoenix, AZ
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Lead Backend Kotlin Engineer with GenAI/NLP, Orchestration systems
Location: Phoenix, AZ (3 days office, 2 days wfh)
Duration: Long Term Contract
 
Key Skills: Backend, Kotlin/JVM, Orchestration systems (Temporal, Cadence, Camunda, Argo, or similar), API Design, GenAI/NLP, RBAC/Security models.
Experience Level: 10+ years
 
Job Description:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of backend engineering experience, with strong Kotlin/JVM expertise.
  • Proven track record building platforms, frameworks, or orchestration services (not just applications).
  • Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration systems (Temporal, Cadence, Camunda, Argo, or similar).
  • Deep knowledge of distributed systems, API design, and event-driven architectures.
  • Practical experience integrating GenAI/NLP into backend systems.
  • Experience with RBAC/security models in multi-tenant or enterprise environments.
  • Strong bias for action, ability to thrive in lean teams inside large organizations, and passion for delivering value quickly.
  • Natural mentor with excellent communication skills; collaborates across functions and knows when to push back.

 
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