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Stockholm, Sweden
At Backlight, our vision is to dramatically improve every stage of the video and entertainment content lifecycle from creation through monetization.
Backlight's engineering team enhances the value our products deliver to clients worldwide. We’re redefining media management, helping some of the world’s largest brands such as Netflix, NBA and Spotify, discover and create compelling stories without barriers. Join us in our mission and be part of a dynamic team that’s shaping the future of media management.
About the Role:
We’re seeking a proactive and self-driven Backend Developer to join our team in the heart of Stockholm. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you. Take ownership of exciting projects and help us drive innovation forward.
You’ll work with our Iconik product backend using modern technologies with a focus on Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Cassandra and Elastic. Your work will directly influence how creative teams collaborate globally.
If you’re passionate about back-end development and want to make a global impact, this role is for you. We offer an international working environment that supports your growth and offers opportunities for career progression across the company.
We’re looking for someone who stays informed about the latest best practices in your areas of expertise. You also enjoy being involved in the entire life cycle of a service, from planning and coding to testing, deploying, and providing ongoing support.
Responsibilities:
■ Work with and contribute to a modern technology stack
■ Design, develop and deploy backend services with a focus on performance, security, scalability, and high availability
■ Work together with a team of engineers to deliver new API functionality to the front-end team and customers
■ Continuously improve our product by collaborating with the team and customers to get a better understanding of how they use it
Minimum Qualifications:
■ You have at least 2-3 years of experience as a back-end developer
■ Proficiency in Python is required
■ You are fluent in English, both spoken and written
The position is full time and based in the Stockholm office, starting as soon as possible.
Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page.