Backend developer

As a backend developer at Jayway, you have experience and knowledge of how to design API:s and technical architecture and have the skill required to implement them efficiently with or without the use of frameworks. You are an advocate for creating the best solution, not the easiest. You enjoy working alongside other developers, designers and data scientists in teams where you get to contribute with your expertise. You are passionate about learning and testing new technologies, comfortable and experienced working with agile development.


As a developer, we expect you to take shared ownership and responsibility of guiding the team in the development process to solve the right problems in the right way. Sometimes you might be the only expert in your field, working closely with backend and UX/UI designers. You are comfortable sharing your knowledge with the team and clients, and working with a high level of autonomy. Your goal is to develop innovative solutions for clients that provide actual business value.

Your typical work will contain:
Develop and deliver high-quality products and services.
Being a specialist within your area
Identify areas of improvement and proactively implement those with the team
When applicable being part of pre- and upsales in the projects and assignments such as writing offers and presentations
Having regular communication with clients
Assist and problem solve together with your colleagues



Skills.
The following are a guide and we’d still love to hear from candidates with more, less, or different experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated. However, it is a requirement that you have a valid Swedish work permit and are able to work in the city you are applying for.


Extensive knowledge and professional experience in software development
Proven working experience in backend languages
Knowledge about functional and reactive programming
Hands-on experience with Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP or Azure)
Solid understanding and experience in designing and developing API:s (e.g. REST, REST-like, GQL)
Good understanding of microservice architecture principles and use cases
Good understanding of different kinds of databases, including use cases and limitations
Professional experience with working in agile teams



We would love if you also have:
Modern CI/CD setups
Containerisation and container management
Understanding of Infrastructure as code practices and / or experience with managing IaC setup
Any other skills or experiences (professional or hobby) that might add business value, e.g.
Skills not related to your speciality (Design or UX for developer and vice versa, project/ team management etc.)
Other tech related specialities (e.g. VR, 3d printing, IOT)
Domain expertise



As a Jaywayer you get:
Awesome and skilled colleagues - our Studio currently comprises 25+ Jaywayers.
A human-centric, value-based culture
Best-in-class (we can prove it!) competence development.
10 competence days per year incl. an annual trip with your studio.
Challenging and rewarding assignments; many of them end-to-end
Health service, access to massage, naprapath, etc.
Wellness grants for sports activities
Many social events during the year. Jaywayers are creative and come up with all sorts of fun activities. And why not bring your own fav activities.
Opportunity to work abroad.



A fair chance
Jayway is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe diverse teams help us make better products. We welcome all people regardless of age, gender, experience and background. If you can see yourself in this role and feel you can bring value and a unique perspective to Jayway, we hope you will send us your application - even if you do not necessarily meet all the above requirements.


Recruitment Process
We invite all suitable candidates in for interviews to learn more about you and introduce ourselves. If our culture and expectations align then we invite you to a technical interview. After this is a final interview with the studio/lead we feel is best suited to help you thrive at Jayway.