Backend Engineer - Java
About Easyship
Easyship is one of the world's leading multi-carrier shipping software, built to make global eCommerce borderless. Since 2014, we've been on a mission to democratize logistics by removing the "black box" of international shipping costs and complexities. Trusted by over 100,000 brands, our platform provides a single "mission control" for global trade, offering access to 550+ courier services across 200+ destinations.
We are an award-winning, global team (Forbes 30 Under 30, TechInAsia's Best Startup) with offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and beyond. We're growing fast, we value transparency, and we genuinely enjoy building the infrastructure that powers modern commerce. If you're ready to solve complex problems at scale, we'd love to have you join us.
Who We're Looking For: Backend Engineer — Java / Kotlin
Easyship is a shipping technology platform that connects sellers and marketplaces to couriers. Beyond that, we build and execute customised end-to-end shipping solutions for clients worldwide — combining global freight forwarding, last-mile delivery, and everything in between.
We're looking for a Backend Engineer — Java / Kotlin who specialises in building new systems from scratch. If you are passionate about solving complex problems through thoughtful system design and clean architecture, this role offers a blank slate to build highly scalable solutions. You will not only contribute to critical architectural decisions but also guide fellow engineers, raising the bar for technical excellence across the team.
At Easyship, we believe the next generation of engineering excellence is defined by the ability to blend deep tech stack expertise with AI-augmented workflows. You aren't just a coder; you are an engineer who uses AI (Copilot, Cursor, LLMs) as a force multiplier to deliver high-quality, scalable systems at 2x the speed.
What you additionally need to know: This is a full-time, onsite role based in our Bengaluru (MG Road) office. The role follows UK collaboration hours (11:00 AM–8:00 PM IST) to support seamless cross-regional execution.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Design and develop greenfield systems in Java or Kotlin using Spring Boot, owning the full lifecycle from day one
- Drive design decisions: selecting the right tools, frameworks, and design patterns to meet evolving requirements
- Build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance codebases using modern best practices
- Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate development, debugging, and code generation
- Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions
- Lead and participate in rigorous code reviews and deep-dive sessions
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering their growth and establishing strong engineering standards
You Might Be a Good Fit If…
- 4–7 years of professional development experience using Java (8+) and/or Kotlin
- At least 4 years of deep, hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem
- Proven expertise in designing RESTful APIs and message-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Proficiency with relational or document-based databases
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and a major cloud provider (AWS / Azure / GCP)
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
- Familiarity with performance tuning, security compliance, and modern monitoring and logging practices
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities paired with strong communication and collaboration skills
If you're excited about solving real problems through thoughtful system design and making foundational technical decisions, we want to talk to you.
What We Bring to the Table as an Employer
- Generous remuneration and stock units
- Comprehensive health coverage
- We reimburse gym and wellness expenses so you can invest in your health
- Zomato digital meal credits and a pantry full of wholesome snacks to keep you fuelled through the workday
- The freedom to 'Work from Anywhere' for 4 weeks in a year
- Generous vacation policy, plus duvet days and mental health days to truly recharge
Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Toronto, Bangalore, and Taipei — our team is global and growing. We encourage you to apply if a challenge excites you. Come and join the Easyship team!
How we value inclusion in our recruitment practices:
Easyship is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions — recruiting, hiring, pay, benefits, training, promotion, leave, and separation — based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.