# Backend Engineer at Stegra

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> Responsibilities: - Build and maintain backend services that

- **Company:** Stegra (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/stegra)
- **Location:** Stockholm, SE, Sweden
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 2–5 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Backend Development, API Design, Microservices, Kotlin, Spring, Cloud Computing, DevOps, CI/CD, Asynchronous Patterns, Event-driven Architecture, System Design, Technical Problem Solving
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-04-24
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-05-06
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://career.stegra.com/jobs/7633950-backend-engineer (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/backend-engineer-stegra

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain backend services that support HR and Finance operations within a microservice architecture.
- Design and implement well-documented APIs and reliable integrations between systems.
- Implement synchronous and asynchronous patterns, including event-driven messaging where appropriate.
- Define service boundaries and contribute to long-term system design and evolution.
- Collaborate closely with HR and Finance stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Ensure security, data protection, and access control are embedded in designs and implementations.
- Contribute to CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring, and incident response practices.
- Work iteratively: deliver increments early, incorporate feedback, and improve solutions over time.

Requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Several years (2–5) of backend development experience in production systems.
- Experience with API design and microservice-based architectures.
- Familiarity with asynchronous/event-driven patterns and message-based integration.
- Practical experience with modern backend stacks (Kotlin/Spring or similar), cloud deployment, and DevOps/CI-CD workflows.
- Good problem decomposition and technical communication skills; able to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Understanding of security and data protection requirements relevant to HR/Finance data.

## Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services and APIs to support HR and Finance operations within a microservice-based architecture. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure technical solutions.

## Requirements

Requires a degree in Computer Science or Engineering with several years of experience in backend development and microservices. Proficiency in asynchronous patterns and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential.

## FAQ

- **Is this Backend Engineer role still open?** It was posted on 2026-04-24. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Stegra's site before applying.
- **Does Stegra offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Stegra's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Stockholm, SE, Sweden. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Backend Development, API Design, Microservices, Kotlin, Spring, Cloud Computing, DevOps, CI/CD, Asynchronous Patterns, Event-driven Architecture, System Design, Technical Problem Solving.

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