This is a remote position.
Shuru is a technology and AI-focused engineering company building scalable digital products across fintech, payments, eCommerce, data, and AI.
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager- Backend to lead a team of senior backend engineers and own delivery, technical strategy, and team development across complex systems.
- Lead and mentor backend engineers across one or more squads.
- Own delivery of complex backend initiatives and cross-team dependencies.
- Drive architecture for scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems.
- Guide design across APIs, microservices, databases, messaging, and cloud infrastructure.
- Partner with Product and business teams on roadmap and priorities.
- Mentor senior engineers and develop future engineering leaders.
- Drive hiring, performance management, and team growth.
Requirements
- 4+ years of engineering management experience.
- Strong backend engineering background with Java or Go.
- Experience with microservices, distributed systems, APIs, SQL/NoSQL, Kafka or messaging queues.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud platforms.
- Strong system design, scalability, reliability, and stakeholder management skills. FinTech, Payments, Banking, or eCommerce experience is a plus.
Benefits
- Work on complex, high-impact engineering and product challenges.
- Lead experienced engineering teams with significant ownership and autonomy.
- Collaborate directly with senior product, technology, and business leaders.
- Remote-first working environment.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of engineering management experience
- Strong backend engineering experience with Java or Go
- Experience with microservices and distributed systems
- Experience with APIs, SQL or NoSQL databases, and Kafka or messaging queues
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud platforms
- Strong system design, scalability, reliability, and stakeholder management skills
- FinTech, payments, banking, or eCommerce experience
What We Do
Looking for a self-managed professional team to help take your technology and product strategy to the next level? From leadership consulting to hands-on software delivery, we can support you in many ways. 1. Mobile, Web, Backend Software Development 2. Technology Infrastructure Solutions 3. Technology Scaling Solutions 4. Adopting Emerging Tech like Artificial Intelligence 5. Product & Technology Leadership Our custom software development services specialize in end-to-end product development. With a team of experienced professionals, we can help you navigate the complex world of technology and bring your vision to life. We offer on-demand product leadership and strategic guidance to help your business excel without the full-time commitment of a Chief Product Officer. Our team of experienced product experts works closely with you to understand your unique needs and craft tailored product strategies that align with your business objectives. We provide on-demand technical leadership and expertise to help your business scale and innovate without the full-time commitment of a Chief Technology Officer. As your tech leader, we focus on driving your technology strategy, optimizing your software architecture, and fostering a culture of innovation to propel your business forward. Let us be your go-to resource for all things product and technology. Contact us to learn more about how we can help your business succeed.
