Are you an experienced Java Engineer with hands-on expertise in card issuance platforms? Shuru is hiring a Senior Java Engineer to build and maintain backend services, payment workflows, and integrations with processors, BIN sponsors, and payment schemes.
This is a remote opportunity for candidates working in India hours, with a strong focus on backend engineering, card lifecycle workflows, event-driven systems, and payment infrastructure.
โ ๏ธ Important: Direct experience with card issuance systems is mandatory. General payments or fintech experience alone does not qualify for this role.
๐ Position Details
๐ข Company: Shuru
๐ผ Position: Senior Java Engineer โ Card Issuance
๐ Job ID: Not Mentioned
๐ Location: Remote โ India Hours
๐จโ๐ป Experience Required: 4+ Years
๐ Qualification: Not Mentioned
๐ข Employment Type: Full-Time / Not Mentioned
๐ Eligibility: 4+ years of backend engineering experience with Java and Spring Boot, with direct card issuance platform experience
๐ง Apply Via: priyanka.roy@shurutech.com
๐ ๏ธ Skills Required
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Java
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Spring Boot
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Backend Engineering
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Card Issuance Platforms
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SQL
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Apache Kafka
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Microservices Architecture
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Event-Driven Systems
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Card Lifecycle & Transaction Workflows
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Settlement & Reconciliation
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Card Processors
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BIN Sponsors
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Payment Schemes
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JavaScript / TypeScript
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API Development
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Test Coverage & Auditability
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Strong Communication Skills
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Remote Collaboration & Independence
๐ Position Overview
Shuru is looking for a Senior Java Engineer with specialized experience in card issuance platforms.
The selected candidate will work on backend microservices and APIs supporting the company’s core card issuance platform. The role involves developing workflows around the card lifecycle, transactions, settlement, and reconciliation, along with integrations across card processors, BIN sponsors, and payment schemes.
Candidates should have strong backend engineering experience with Java and Spring Boot, along with proficiency in SQL, Kafka, and microservices architecture.
The role also requires an understanding of the card payments ecosystem, including processors, BIN sponsors, and card schemes. Working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript will be useful for contributing to frontend workflows.
๐ฏ Key Responsibilities
๐น Build backend microservices and APIs for the core card issuance platform.
๐น Develop workflows supporting the card lifecycle.
๐น Build and maintain transaction-related workflows.
๐น Develop settlement and reconciliation processes.
๐น Integrate backend services with card processors.
๐น Work with BIN sponsors and payment schemes.
๐น Implement event-driven workflows using Kafka.
๐น Maintain strong test coverage across backend services.
๐น Ensure systems have appropriate auditability and operational visibility.
๐น Collaborate with product leads on technical requirements and workflows.
๐น Contribute to frontend workflows using JavaScript/TypeScript where required.
๐น Work independently and communicate effectively in a remote environment.
๐ข About Shuru
Shuru is hiring for a Senior Java Engineering role focused specifically on card issuance technology and payment workflows.
Based on the provided job description, the role involves working on backend services, card lifecycle workflows, payment integrations, settlement, reconciliation, and integrations with key participants in the card payments ecosystem.
๐ฐ Salary Range
๐ต Salary: Not Mentioned
The posting mentions a competitive compensation package, but no specific salary range has been provided.
๐งช Expected Interview Rounds
The exact interview process has not been mentioned in the job posting. Candidates may generally expect some combination of:
1๏ธโฃ Resume Shortlisting
2๏ธโฃ HR/Initial Screening
3๏ธโฃ Technical Assessment
4๏ธโฃ Java & Spring Boot Technical Interview
5๏ธโฃ Card Issuance / Payments Domain Discussion
6๏ธโฃ Final/Leadership Discussion
โ ๏ธ These are general expected stages, not confirmed Shuru-specific interview rounds.
๐ Preparation Tips
If you’re applying for this role, focus your preparation on the following areas:
โ Revise Java fundamentals and advanced Java concepts.
โ Prepare Spring Boot and REST API development concepts.
โ Understand microservices architecture and design patterns.
โ Revise SQL queries, joins, indexing, and database concepts.
โ Prepare Kafka and event-driven architecture concepts.
โ Be ready to explain your hands-on experience with card issuance systems.
โ Review card lifecycle and transaction workflows from your previous projects.
โ Understand settlement and reconciliation processes.
โ Revise the roles of card processors, BIN sponsors, and payment schemes.
โ Prepare examples demonstrating system reliability, testing, auditability, and operational visibility.
โ Review JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals if you have contributed to frontend workflows.
โ Prepare examples of working independently in a remote engineering environment.
๐ Resume Tips
Before applying, make sure your resume clearly demonstrates:
โ 4+ years of relevant backend engineering experience.
โ Strong Java and Spring Boot experience.
โ Direct experience with card issuance platforms โ this is mandatory.
โ Experience with SQL and backend databases.
โ Kafka/event-driven architecture experience.
โ Microservices development experience.
โ Experience with payment processors, BIN sponsors, or card schemes.
โ Relevant settlement and reconciliation experience.
โ Projects involving APIs, payment workflows, or transaction systems.
โ Measurable technical contributions wherever possible.
โ ๏ธ Do not rely only on general fintech/payment experience. The job description specifically requires direct card issuance experience.
โ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Can candidates with 4+ years of experience apply?
Yes. The role requires 4+ years of backend engineering experience.
Q2. Is card issuance experience mandatory?
Yes. Direct experience building or operating card issuance systems is mandatory.
Q3. Is general fintech experience sufficient?
No. The job posting specifically states that general payments/fintech experience alone will not qualify.
Q4. What programming language is required?
Strong Java experience is required, along with Spring Boot.
Q5. Is Kafka required?
Yes. Proficiency in Kafka and event-driven systems is listed among the requirements.
Q6. Is microservices experience required?
Yes. Candidates should have proficiency in microservices architecture.
Q7. Is the position remote?
Yes. The position is remote for India hours.
Q8. Is JavaScript/TypeScript required?
Working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript is expected for frontend contributions.
Q9. What is the salary?
A specific salary range has not been provided. The company mentions a competitive compensation package.
Q10. How can I apply?
Candidates can email their resume to priyanka.roy@shurutech.com with the specified subject line.
๐ Why Consider This Opportunity?
โจ Work on a specialized card issuance platform.
โจ Opportunity to work with Java and Spring Boot backend services.
โจ Exposure to payment workflows and integrations.
โจ Work with microservices architecture.
โจ Apply event-driven architecture using Kafka.
โจ Work with card lifecycle, transactions, settlement, and reconciliation.
โจ Exposure to processors, BIN sponsors, and payment schemes.
โจ Opportunity to contribute to frontend workflows using JavaScript/TypeScript.
โจ Remote working environment aligned with India hours.
โจ Opportunity to work on high-impact projects with experienced tech leaders.
๐ฉ How to Apply
๐ง Email Your Resume: priyanka.roy@shurutech.com
๐ Subject Line: Application – Java Engineer (Card Issuance) – [Your Name]
๐ Include in Your Email:
โข Position Applying For
โข Total Experience
โข Current Location
โข Notice Period
โข Updated Resume
โข Contact Number
โข Relevant Card Issuance Experience
โ ๏ธ Important: Make sure your resume clearly highlights your direct card issuance experience, as this is a mandatory requirement for the role.
๐ข Share this opportunity with Java Engineers, Backend Developers, and fintech professionals in your network who have hands-on card issuance experience and are looking for remote opportunities.
