Backend Engineer
Workplace: Trollhättan, Sverige
Expires: August 25, 2025
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in PHP, PostgreSQL, and server-side development, with a passion for building high-performance, reliable applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend solutions while ensuring seamless integration with frontend systems.
Main requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of backend development experience, preferably in PHP
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL including schema design, queries, and optimization
- Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Experience with Linux-based environments and basic server administration
- Hands-on experience building RESTful APIs
- Strong analytical and debugging skills
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs
- Optimize database operations and ensure efficient data storage/retrieval using PostgreSQL
- Implement server-side logic, authentication, and security best practices
- Work in Linux-based environments and handle basic server management tasks
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry standards
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions
- Ensure system reliability, security, and scalability
Required hard skills:
- PHP
- PostgreSQL
- RESTful API development
- Git
- Linux server administration
Soft skills:
- Strong analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Effective communication
Coding languages:
- PHP
Operating systems:
- Linux
Natural languages:
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Team collaboration
- Knowledge sharing
- Employee-centric mindset
- Adaptability
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