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