Senior Backend Engineer

### Who you are
- If you are passionate about AI, distributed systems, and building products that users rely on in real-time, this is the role for you
- Technical Excellence: 5+ years of experience in backend development with deep expertise in API design and distributed systems
- Ownership Mentality: A track record of shipping production-quality code, including comprehensive testing, monitoring, and documentation
- Problem-Solver: A passion for leveraging technology to simplify complex, messy, and manual processes
- Collaborative Spirit: Excellent communication skills to work across cross-functional teams (Product, Design, AI/ML) to deliver high-impact features
- Tech Stack: Experience with Java, AWS, distributed systems, and modern ORM technologies (e.g., Hibernate, Spring Framework) is a major plus
- Growth Mindset: An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "startup-within-a-company" environment, helping us iterate rapidly on the Navan Edge roadmap

### What the job involves
- In this role, you won’t just be writing code; you will be building the "executive assistant" that every frequent business traveler deserves
- You will design the APIs and backend services that bridge the gap between complex global travel infrastructure and a simple, "swipe-and-done" conversational interface
- Architect for AI: Design and implement highly scalable APIs and backend services that enable our AI agents to book flights, hotels, and manage complex travel itineraries in real-time
- Drive Product Innovation: Work closely with product and design teams to translate complex traveler needs into intuitive, "chat-first" experiences
- Ensure Reliability: Build, test, and monitor resilient systems that provide 24/7 service to road warriors around the globe

### Benefits
- Flexible Vacation
- Healthcare
- Commuter benefits
- Parental leave
- Health and Wellness
- Fuel for Connection
- Pet Friendly
- 401k (retirement plan)
- IATAN (travel-related discounts)
- Connectivity Allowance
- Learning & Development