Senior Software Engineer-Backend at everbridge

We are looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about building scalable backend platforms and enterprise-grade cloud-native applications using modern AI-driven engineering practices. This role focuses on developing secure, reliable, and high-performance backend systems used by customers globally, while leveraging AI throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC) to improve developer productivity, code quality, automation, and delivery speed. What You’ll Do • Design and deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performing backend capabilities supporting complex enterprise workflows and operational systems. • Apply an AI-first engineering mindset to rapidly prototype, iterate, validate, and deliver solutions efficiently. • Leverage AI-augmented workflows, automation, observability, and testing practices to improve software quality, accelerate delivery, reduce manual effort, and enhance operational reliability across the SDLC. • Support progressive delivery practices, controlled rollouts, production stability, and continuous engineering improvement. • Collaborate across Product, SRE, QA, frontend, mobile, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality customer-focused solutions. • Strengthen engineering excellence through reusable knowledge sharing, documentation, ownership practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. What You’ll bring • Around 5+ years of professional experience building backend applications and enterprise-grade software platforms. • Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Maven, and backend service development in distributed environments. • Practical experience using AI engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Codex, Kiro, or similar AI-powered development platforms. • Experience building cloud-native applications using AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and microservices-based architectures. • Familiarity with MongoDB, Redis, S3, DynamoDB, and real-time integration patterns across distributed systems. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab CI, Argo CD, DevOps practices, feature-flag-driven development, and progressive delivery platforms such as Split.io. • Strong understanding of observability, production support, secure coding practices, service integrations, and modern Agile/Scrum engineering environments. Nice to have • Experience with Python for automation, scripting, AI-assisted workflows, or backend tooling. • Experience with JavaScript, frontend technologies, and modern web application development. Why Choose Us? Dive into a World Where Innovation Meets Impact!  • Ignite Your Passion with Thriving Innovation: Step into an environment where energy and forward-thinking are the norms, not the exception. We're not just about keeping up; we're about leading the charge. Immerse yourself in a culture that breathes creativity, values continuous learning, and thrives on staying several steps ahead in the technology race. • Shape the Future with Significant Impact: Here, your work doesn't just add value—it sets the direction. Be at the heart of driving our technological evolution, where every contribution you make leaves a lasting imprint on our projects and echoes in the satisfaction of our users. It's not just about being part of the journey; it's about leading the way. • Experience the Power of Unified Collaboration: Join forces with a band of skilled visionaries—product managers, designers, and developers who share a boundless passion for excellence and a relentless drive to deliver nothing but the best. Our unity is our strength, fostering a collaborative spirit that turns innovative ideas into reality. • Be a Pioneer of Innovation: With us, agility is more than a buzzword; it's our essence. We embrace change, turning challenges into opportunities with our dynamic approach. Our commitment to your growth is unwavering, offering flexible schedules, personalized training, and a purpose-driven career path that encourages every team member to flourish. • A Culture That Cares: Beyond just creating innovative solutions, we cultivate a positive atmosphere where mistakes are stepping stones to mastery, not missteps to be feared. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health and term insurance, alongside rewards and recognitions that celebrate your hard work and dedication. • Live by Our "CLIP" Values: Customer First, Learning, Integrity, People—these values guide us, shining as our North Star, inspiring us to grow, innovate, and lead with conviction, and are driven by passions and relish in crafting high-quality software. • Join Our Journey: Embark on a path where no two days are the same, if coding is your refuge and excellence your standard, your search ends here. #LI-BK1 About Everbridge Everbridge empowers enterprises and government organizations to anticipate, mitigate, respond to, and recover stronger from critical events. In today’s unpredictable world, resilient organizations minimize impact to people and operations, absorb stress, and return to productivity faster when deploying critical event management (CEM) technology. Everbridge digitizes organizational resilience by combining intelligent automation with the industry’s most comprehensive risk data to Keep People Safe and Organizations Running™. For more information, visit www.everbridge.com, read the company blog, and follow on Twitter. Everbridge… Empowering Resilience   Everbridge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.