We are looking for a Backend Developer in Java and Spring boot!

Are you ready to join a highly skilled and experienced engineering team where technical expertise and collaboration are at the center? On behalf of our client, we are now seeking a Backend Developer with a strong profile in Java and Spring Boot. In this role, you will work with modern architecture, service distribution via Kafka on AWS, and continuous new feature development in a supportive environment. Apply today as we use ongoing selection!

About the role

Our client is a technology-driven company with a highly experienced and senior development team. In the role of Backend Developer, you will join an engineering unit consisting of five backend developers, five frontend developers, two DevOps engineers, UX designers and tester. The group is characterized by a supportive and open culture where team members regularly discuss complex problems, share domain expertise, and help each other when facing technical roadblocks. You will play an active role in the further development of the core product, analyzing requirements for new features, as well as driving both maintenance and new development across the backend services.

As a Backend Developer, you will work in close collaboration with both the UX and frontend departments to translate requirements into clear technical specifications and robust implementations. On a day-to-day basis, you will work autonomously with tasks managed via Jira, spanning bug fixes and major user stories prioritized within the sprint. Your daily routine includes participating in stand-ups, reviewing colleagues' code, writing unit tests, and validating functionality across development environments. Additionally, you will support new client integrations and contribute to system maintenance and service upgrades.

An opportunity to develop alongside highly senior colleagues in a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

Hands-on experience with a modern tech stack focused on Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and AWS.

A high degree of autonomy and ownership over your daily tasks within a flat organizational structure.

Work tasks

Perform new development and further enhancement of backend services and core product features.

Collaborate closely with UX and frontend teams to define technical requirements and implement solutions.

Assist with client integrations by onboarding new customers to the platform's services.

Resolve assigned Jira tickets, including bug fixes, system maintenance, and user stories.

Participate in daily stand-ups, monitor the sprint board, and align on team priorities.

Conduct code reviews for peers and ensure quality through thorough unit testing and environment validation.

We are looking for

An engineering degree in IT (Master's or Bachelor's in Engineering) or a degree from Higher Vocational Education (YH).

At least 3 years of professional experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.

Experience working with databases such as MongoDB and SQL.

Practical knowledge of Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).

Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

It is meritorious if you have:

Knowledge of Swedish, both written and spoken.

Experience with Kafka and AWS environments.

To succeed in this role, you are autonomous and take full ownership of your tasks and deliverables. You thrive in collaborative team settings where you can share knowledge, debate ideas, and solve complex technical challenges together. As this role involves close internal teamwork and direct client interactions, you are social, communicative, and customer-focused. Furthermore, you are a quick learner who comfortably adapts to new technical domains and system architectures.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.