Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

This is a remote position.

Shuru is an AI, Tech, and Product Engineering company that helps businesses of all sizes achieve their product goals through end-to-end product development and strategic consulting services. From modernizing legacy platforms to enabling AI automation and launching new product innovations, we solve high-stakes problems with speed, care, and precision.

Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
  
• Architect and implement event-driven and distributed systems leveraging Kafka, Google Cloud Pub/Sub, or similar event buses.
  
• Work closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end, high-quality solutions.
  
• Design and optimize database schemas using MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Google Cloud Spanner to ensure reliability and performance at scale.
  
• Build and maintain low-latency, high-throughput caching systems using Redis or Memcached.
  
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot production-grade applications on Kubernetes and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS)
  
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance monitoring for production systems.
  
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive engineering best practices.
  
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  

• 5+ years of hands-on backend development experience, with at least 2 years in Java and Spring Boot
  
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, microservice architecture, and event-driven systems.
  
• Strong experience with containerization and Kubernetes-based deployments.
  
• Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and distributed data systems.
  
• Solid grasp of caching strategies using Redis/Memcache for large-scale, low-latency systems.
  
• Familiarity with cloud-native application development (preferably on GCP or AWS).
  
• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and system design skills.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  

• Work on international projects: Be part of a global team working with clients from across the world.
  
• Remote-first culture: Enjoy the flexibility of a remote workplace, allowing you to work from anywhere.
  
• Regular team outings: Even with remote work, we believe in building strong team bonds through regular social and team-building events.
  
• Collaborative & growth-oriented: Learn from senior engineers, work in a collaborative environment, and grow professionally with opportunities for career development.
  
• Competitive Salary and Benefits