2x Backend developer

We're looking for a backend-leaning engineer to join the ESP team. This role is ideal for someone with strong Java experience and a background in backend infrastructure. You'll be helping build and maintain systems that support internal editorial workflows used daily.

What you'll do

Work on backend services written primarily in Java, including data pipelines and GraphQL interfaces

Contribute to infrastructure improvements and maintain Postgres-backed systems

Collaborate with teams working in both backend and frontend TypeScript (some frontend exposure is a plus)

Build scalable systems that power internal tools used by editors, art directors, and product teams

Help productionize features for tools with fast feedback loops from internal users

Participate fully in team rituals and day-to-day collaboration

What we're looking for

Strong experience with Java and backend systems architecture

Experience working with relational databases (especially PostgreSQL)

Familiarity with GraphQL and TypeScript is a strong plus

Comfort working across multiple systems and collaborating with frontend developers

Bonus: experience working on publishing platforms or CMSs, or in environments where internal users are the primary customers

How you work

You’re a collaborative engineer who values communication and shared ownership

You bring strong opinions, but hold them loosely

You’re not afraid to speak up and are eager to bring people together around a shared idea

This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional team with an emphasis on thoughtful engineering and empathetic teamwork. If you're excited about shipping internal tools that have real impact—and doing it alongside great people—we'd love to hear from you.

Start/End Date: 2025-12-01 to 2026-06-30

Workplace: remote Sweden