Senior Backend Engineer
Job Overview
About Justera Group
Justera Group AB is a leading Swedish IT consulting firm with great experience specializing in building high-performing technology teams and delivering end-to-end IT solutions. Led by dynamic female executives, Justera Group focuses on helping businesses harness the power of digital technologies to continuously evolve in today’s rapidly changing economy. The company has deep expertise in IT consultancy, software development, and recruitment services, providing clients with purpose-driven, well-trained consultants who consistently deliver efficient and effective results. Justera Group manages the entire talent lifecycle, from hiring to ongoing management, ensuring the right fit for each project on time and within budget. With their strong commitment to quality, collaboration, and client success, Justera Group is a trusted partner for technology innovation across Sweden.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join a large-scale digital platform initiative focused on building and evolving enterprise-grade planning and collaboration tools. The platform enables users across an organization to plan, visualize, and optimize complex environments and workflows through connected systems, data-driven insights, and modern digital interfaces. This role sits within a cross-functional product and engineering environment where scalability, integration, and clean architecture are key priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop scalable backend services and API-driven solutions
Build and maintain integrations across multiple internal systems and data sources
Develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs with clear documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)
Contribute to headless CMS-based architectures (e.g., Contentful or similar)
Ensure secure, reliable, and well-structured data flows between services
Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access control (RBAC)
Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
Collaborate with frontend, data, and platform teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Follow best practices in security, accessibility, and data privacy
Requirements:
Backend development: Node.js / Java / C#
API design: REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI (Swagger)
Database: SQL (PostgreSQL or similar)
Authentication: JWT, JWKS, SSO, RBAC workflows
Cloud & infrastructure: Azure (Container Apps, Blob Storage, Managed Identity), Terraform, Bicep
DevOps: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, container-based deployments
Headless CMS experience (e.g., Contentful)
Schema validation (e.g., Zod or similar)
Strong understanding of secure and scalable backend architecture
Nice to Have:
Python / Flask
.NET / C# (integration or backend services)
Java Spring Boot
Event streaming: Kafka
Search technologies: OpenSearch
Observability tools: OpenTelemetry, Splunk
Multi-cloud experience (AWS, Cloudflare Workers, S3)
AI integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic, MCP SDKs)
Experience with automation or visualization platforms
What We Offer:
A dynamic and innovative workplace, driving advancements in cutting-edge robotic technologies
The opportunity to collaborate with talented cross-functional teams on meaningful and impactful projects
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
A supportive culture that fosters continuous learning, growth, and professional development
Flexible hybrid working model for an optimal work-life balance
25 days of annual leave to recharge and relax
An annual wellness allowance of 3,500 SEK to support your health and wellbeing