We are looking for an experienced Lead Backend Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our cloud-based platform. The role includes architectural responsibility, backend development, technical decision-making, and continuous improvement of our service infrastructure. As a Lead Backend Engineer, you will collaborate closely with product owners, developers, architects, and cross-functional teams to build scalable and reliable systems.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design, develop, and optimize backend services
- Participate in architectural discussions and technical decisions
- Build and improve microservices infrastructure
- Contribute to system integrations
- Perform code reviews and maintain high code quality
- Support CI/CD processes and production systems
- Mentor and support other developers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
**Required Skills and Experience:**
- 5–7+ years of experience with Java (11/17/21)
- Solid experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
- Experience with AWS
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture
- Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar)
- Strong communication skills and ability to take lead responsibilities
**Meriting Skills:**
- Experience in architectural work or team leadership
- Experience with Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Experience mentoring or leading knowledge-sharing initiatives
**Start Date:** As soon as possible or by agreement.
**Location:** Malmö
**Employment Type:** Full-time