Lead Architect and Senior Backend Developer to Deedster

Deedster (https://deedster.com/) is here to reduce our carbon footprint! Every day we are reminded of how we affect the planet but feel clueless about how to contribute individually. Deedster develops engaging tech solutions that are used by big brands and companies around the world.

Never heard about Deedster?
Deedster consists of a close-knit team who all share a common vision of creating real climate impact through technical tools and solutions. The culture is characterized by an open, entrepreneurial, and prestige-less team spirit where you get great opportunity to be involved and contribute to what is being created.

We have a digital platform for sustainable consumption. Through our app you can learn how easy it can be to make planet-friendly lifestyle choices while having fun. Our SaaS solutions integrate with bank platforms and merchants to provide an engaging experience on their platforms. We use a multitude of data sources to calculate climate impact and personalize actionable insights.

We are growing fast and expanding the team both within development and other parts of the company. The venture is financed by an international and diverse group of angel investors as well as by our client projects.

What’s your area of responsibility?

- Design and evolve the Deedster backend tech stack
- Develop scalable backend services built with Clojure or Java
- Develop connections to the banks open APIs (EU PSD2)
- Keep developing our smart recommendations with the use of ML
- Apply DevOps practices to expand our infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform)
- Active participation with the team in defining the technical roadmap for the product


What about your background and skills?

You have:

- Good English communication and writing skills
- An open mind and a proven track record for problem solving
- Knowledge of application architecture and design of modern web services, APIs and databases
- 5+ years of professional experience


It would be also nice to see:

- Experience in Clojure or other functional languages
- Knowledge of TensorFlow or other ML frameworks
- Understanding of / experience with web frontend or iOS or Android development
- Knowledge of Google App Engine, Firebase and other Google Cloud Services


At Deedster we believe that in order to have a fighting chance to mitigate the impact of climate change, all need to participate. Our team reflects that - we come from a variety of cultures and backgrounds and we are proud to say we have a 50/50 split between men and women. We hire under equal opportunity, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or background.

And what do we offer you?
When we succeed, you can say (brag) that you have contributed to securing the future of our planet. Competitive compensation package and office in the heart of Stockholm goes without saying.

Good to know
The employment is fulltime, with start as soon as possible, taking any notice period in to account. The position is hybrid remote meaning some days at the Office in Södermalm and if preferred some days from any other place.