Backend Engineer

About Agent Vista Agent Vista is a modern, tech-forward insurance agency that runs on an AI-native brokerage platform. Our mission is to leverage the latest technology and innovation in the market to create better outcomes for our agents, customers, and local communities. We are reimagining and simplifying the “agent desktop”. This allows our agents to spend 100% of their time on what matters most–the customer. Our platform evolves based on agent, customer, and carrier behavior, with natural language interfaces that make complex workflows feel effortless. If you're passionate about building cutting-edge AI and agentic workflows to solve real-world problems and re-shape an industry that impacts millions, Agent Vista is your next big move. Role Overview We're seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to architect and build modern AI-powered workflows, scalable microservices, integrations and APIs. You'll be at the forefront of transforming traditional insurance processes through innovative AI technologies. In this role, you'll collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Business, Data, Finance, and Operations teams to scale operational effectiveness in our high-growth environment. What You'll Do Design AI-Powered Systems: Architect agentic AI workflows to automate and innovate solutions for insurance agents and customers Develop Microservices: Use Java, Spring-based microservices architecture to build out loosely coupled and scalable components Integration Engineering: Integrate with other insurance systems and provide APIs to be consumed by frontend applications Monitoring Implementation: Implement monitoring and observability solutions to understand system health Quality Assurance: Implement component, integration, and end-to-end test cases to automate testing Data Engineering: Participate in data engineering tasks like data migration and ETL processes Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications Technical Documentation: Document solution architecture and design considerations Requirements What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields 5+ years of experience building enterprise applications Strong knowledge of microservices architecture Proven experience with Enterprise Java and Spring tech stack (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, Spring AI) Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL Experience designing and building RESTful APIs Experience using LLM based workflows and integrating AI capabilities into applications Working knowledge of AWS services like SQS, SNS, S3, RDS, and Lambda Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Preferred Qualifications Experience with vector databases (e.g., PGVector, Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus) Experience with cloud deployment services (AWS preferred, Azure, GCP) Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with message queues and event-driven architecture Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, or TestContainers Experience with performance optimization and scalability challenges in high-traffic applications Understanding of caching mechanisms and strategies (Redis, Memcached) Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, Datadog) What Makes You Stand Out Previous experience in Insurtech or Fintech domains Experience implementing AI/ML solutions in production environments Benefits At Agent Vista, we’re reimagining the insurance experience from the ground up—making it faster, smarter, and more human. We’re a tight-knit, driven team that believes in the power of technology, great design, and personal relationships to solve real-world problems. What sets us apart is our culture: collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial. Your ideas matter here. You’ll have room to take ownership, move fast, and make a measurable impact on both the company and the industry. We Offer: Competitive compensation and equity  Flexible, hybrid-friendly work environment  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance  401(k) plan  Generous PTO and paid holidays  Support for professional development and growth  A culture of trust, transparency, and autonomy  Opportunities to shape the future of Insurtech  If you’re excited to help build something from the ground up—and have some fun along the way—you’ll fit right in.