Java Developer Backend Developer - AI Travel Planning Platform (MVP)

We are looking for a Java backend developer to build the core backend infrastructure for an AI-powered travel planning platform. The platform will help users generate personalized travel itineraries based on budget, destination, travel dates, and preferences. The goal is to create a scalable and well-structured backend for an MVP release. Tech Stack: • Java • Spring Boot • PostgreSQL • REST API • JWT authentication • OpenAI API integration • Docker (preferred) MVP Scope: • User authentication & authorization • User profile & travel preferences management • Trip creation & itinerary management • AI itinerary generation endpoint • Destination & activity data handling • Save/edit generated travel plans • Basic recommendation logic • Secure API design • Database schema design • Logging & error handling What We’re Looking For: • Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot • Experience building REST APIs • Experience with external API integrations • Clean architecture and scalable backend design • Ability to work independently and stay MVP-focused To Apply, Please Include: -Examples of Spring Boot backends you’ve built -Experience with AI or third-party API integrations -Your proposed backend architecture approach -Estimated timeline and cost