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VetFamily

Backend Developer

VetFamily
Sweden · Full-time · Entry

Senior Backend Developer



About VetFamily


At VetFamily, we are transforming the veterinary industry through innovative digital solutions that optimize workflows and enhance business efficiency. Our technology stack supports a complex, large-scale enterprise platform used by veterinary professionals worldwide. To strengthen our platform, we are reinforcing our backend capabilities to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.


Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with expertise in Java, Python, and cloud-native architectures to restructure and enhance the backend of our platform. This is a high-impact role where you will work on critical business logic, performance optimization, and architectural improvements for a complex ERP-like system.


Key Responsibilities


  • Design, develop, and optimize the Java-based backend of our enterprise platform.
  • Introduce missing business logic and refactor existing services to improve maintainability.
  • Improve scalability and performance, ensuring the system can handle increasing demands.
  • Collaborate with frontend teams, architects, and product managers to align technical solutions with business needs.
  • Optimize database efficiency, API performance, and cloud-based deployment strategies.
  • Drive best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, automated testing, and clean architecture.
  • Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge sharing within the backend team.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend issues, ensuring high system reliability.


What We’re Looking For


  • 5+ years of experience in backend development, preferably with Java & Python.
  • Experience designing and building scalable microservices architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL databases, API design, and event-driven architectures.
  • Proficiency in AWS and containerization (Docker).
  • Experience with enterprise software, ERP systems, or other large-scale business platforms is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make pragmatic technical decisions.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and experience working in agile, cross-functional teams.


Why Join Us?


  • Make an impact by improving animal health and supporting the veterinary clinics that care for them.
  • Work on a complex, high-impact enterprise system with significant technical challenges.
  • Be part of a team that is modernizing and optimizing core business applications.
  • Enjoy a collaborative, fast-moving environment, international environment where your contributions matter.


If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected].


We are hiring for a permanent position only—this role is not open for consultants

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Posted
Feb 12, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Entry
Location
Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
Company
VetFamily

Industries

Veterinary Services

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