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