Senior Backend Developer

You will be the kind of developer who knows that writing good code is not the only thing that's required to deliver a stellar product. You know iteration is key, and take pride in great test coverage, slick design, and sensible architecture.

While working for a customer, you might notice that they are missing out on an opportunity and if you pitch it correctly, you might have the chance to put the idea into life. Shortcut's customers believe in us and often embrace our ideas to make their product even better. You will be equally motivated by helping your colleagues as well as our clients!

About the role As a Senior Backend Developer at Shortcut, you’ll have the opportunity to work with customer projects from our office as well as with cool on-site assignments, as part of the customer’s organization. You’ll work on a number of different projects, from small projects to longer commitments with a larger team. Together with Project Managers, iOS-, Android- and Fullstack- Developers, you’ll make our customers' visions a reality. If possible, we’d like for you to write clean, well-structured and manageable code. We’d also like for you to participate in the estimation, planning and prioritization process for new projects.

Requirements

• You have at least 5 years of experience in building scalable backend systems
• You have expert knowledge in programming languages such as Python, Golang or Node
• You have experience in building APIs for mobile applications and/or web clients
• You have experience in working with cloud services such as AWS or Google Cloud
• You have experience working agile in collaboration with product owners/customers and other developers and testers.
• You speak English fluently

Desirable

• You have experience in working in larger development teams with knowledge sharing and coaching
• You have experience in system architecture
• You have experience in DevOps work
• You have experience in automated testing at different levels
• You have experience in discussing technical architecture and integrations with customers and/or technical partners
• You speak Swedish fluently

Personal characteristics

• You are passionate about system development
• You are humble
• You are a team player
• You enjoy working in a multicultural and equal environment
• You have a willingness to learn, and especially a willingness to learn GO
• You proactively stay up to date and have a good understanding of the mobile industry

Education

You have at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a civil engineering degree in computer technology; alternatively corresponding knowledge and extensive current and relevant experience acquired in other ways.

The greatest power is the gentlest touch

Mixing innovation with idealism and adding a dash of technology infatuation, the SHORTCUT community has been growing steadily for more than a decade. And during the 2020 Global Pandemic, we have continued to win new projects that require us to grow even more. We employ more than 20 different nationalities and are optimistic about the future of apps, yet humble about the challenges we face as a tech community in a niche space within an ever-changing world.

Apply now by telling us what you’d love to do

At SHORTCUT we have curiosity, compassion, and commitment. Our purpose is to contribute to a simpler life and a more sustainable society (and to have fun while doing so).

If you fancy the sound of us, then let´s reverse roles. Tell us what your ideal every day would consist of and what you do or don't want to do in your next role. Just send an email to [email protected]. Alternatively, you can also apply the traditional way, by sending a CV to TeamTailor or LinkedIn application, here.

We encourage all who are qualified to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, national or ethnic background ♥

Shortcut Scandinavia Apps AB acquired Dyn4m0 Consulting AB June 2021