Backend Engineer to Leading Search Engine Company in Stockholm

We´re looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to join our client. This consultancy opportunity starts ASAP and lasting approximately 6 months.

About the Company:

Join a leading global tech company that shapes digital innovation at scale. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking engineering team within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The company fosters collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement—offering consultants a place to grow their skills and contribute to impactful projects used by millions worldwide.

Role Description:

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to support a larger development project by executing well-defined, tactical engineering tasks. You´ll work in collaboration with senior engineers and managers, contributing to high-quality software solutions that are maintainable, scalable, and efficient. This is a hands-on coding role that includes development, testing, and reviewing, along with debugging and process improvement.

What You Bring:

To succeed in this role, you´ll need a strong foundation in software development, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Your contributions will include:

• Writing, testing, and reviewing backend code with guidance from senior engineers.
• Participating in system design to support ease of testing and future scalability.
• Contributing to documentation and supporting the development of educational or technical content.
• Debugging and resolving product/system issues, while escalating complex problems when necessary.
• Supporting engineering excellence by helping establish or improve test/monitoring infrastructure.

Required Skills & Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience with backend development using Java.
• Solid understanding of backend development principles and software engineering best practices.
• Proven experience in reading and writing code in one or more core languages/frameworks.
• Proficiency in data structures and algorithm design to improve code efficiency and reliability.
• Strong debugging and bug-fixing skills, with the ability to identify root causes and resolve issues independently.
• Familiarity with scalable systems, dependency injection, and test automation infrastructure.
• Willingness to receive and incorporate feedback in a collaborative environment.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated backend engineer who thrives in a structured, collaborative setting and is eager to contribute to meaningful software projects from day one.

If you are up for the challenge and reckon that this position fits your profile, we would like to hear from you. Apply today, as we are reviewing applications ongoingly and the position might be filled before the application deadline.