Summary
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A senior backend developer is sought for a distributed, microservice-based platform operating at significant scale. You will build secure and high-performance systems using Elixir in an AWS and Kubernetes environment, contribute to architecture and cloud infrastructure, and work with experienced technical peers in a highly autonomous team.
Highlights
Join an autonomous senior engineering environment with a lean mindset, flat hierarchy, and minimal meetings. The role focuses on scalable, secure, high-performance backend systems and offers close collaboration with experienced technical leaders.
Description
About The Company And Role
The client is a fast-growing technology company within the cyber security domain.
They build advanced security products used across multiple markets, processing large volumes of transactions daily with high demands on performance, reliability, and safety.
This role is aimed at experienced backend developers who want to work closely with core platform technology in a highly autonomous environment.
The team operates with a lean mindset, flat hierarchy, and minimal meetings, maximizing time for building scalable, secure systems.
Assignment Description
The assignment involves working as a Senior Software Developer within a distributed, microservice-based platform.
You will collaborate with senior engineers and technical leadership on backend development, system architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
Primary Focus Areas Include
Backend and platform development in a distributed AWS + Kubernetes environmentDesigning and building scalable, performant, and secure servicesTaking ownership of architectural decisions and technical directionContributing to CI/CD pipelines, observability, and automation workflows
The working language is English, and the team is primarily based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Hybrid work is supported, with an expectation of being on-site regularly.
Requirements
5+ years of professional software development experienceStrong experience with Elixir, Rust, or similar backend technologiesSolid understanding of PostgreSQL and/or MySQLExperience designing and building distributed systemsAbility to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested codeExperience with AI-assisted coding workflowsStrong communication skills in English (Swedish is a strong plus)
Nice to have
Production experience with Kubernetes / EKSCI/CD deployment experience (GitHub Actions, Argo CD)Experience with AWS cloud services and related toolingBackground in cyber security or other high-availability domains
Tech stack
Backend: Elixir (primary), Rust, PHPInfrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), GitHub Actions, Argo CD, HelmDatabases: PostgreSQL, MySQLFrontend: JavaScript, Tailwind CSS
What The Client Offers
A key senior engineering role with real influence over technical strategyLean and autonomous engineering culture with minimal meetingsHybrid working model (preferably onsite, with flexibility)Competitive compensation and long-term incentive programsOffice in central Stockholm, working alongside a small, highly skilled team
Applying
If you're interested, please use the form below to apply, or contact Felix Arvberger Daniel Sammer or Christoffer Ekeroth on LinkedIn.
