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 devel