Senior Backend Engineer
Justera Group is a trusted Swedish IT consulting and recruitment partner, delivering tailored technology solutions and top talent to help businesses innovate and grow.
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
About Justera Group
Why Join Justera Group?
At Justera Group, we believe work is more than just a job – it’s a journey of growth, collaboration, and shared success. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and balance, making us a place where people feel inspired to do their best work.
✨ A Culture That Inspires
We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every voice matters. Ideas are celebrated, creativity is encouraged, and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do.
🌍 Hybrid Flexibility
Work-life balance is more than a promise – it’s our practice. With our hybrid model, you get the best of both worlds: meaningful in-person collaboration and the flexibility to thrive from anywhere.
💙 Employee Wellness First
Your well-being is our priority. From wellness initiatives to mental health support, we are committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued, energized, and cared for.
📈 Grow Together, Succeed Together
At Juster AGroup, your career path is filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and shine. We invest in your development because when you succeed, we all succeed.
Join us and be part of a community where people come first, ideas turn into impact, and together, we create a future we’re proud of.