Backend Engineer
VetFamily
- Hybrid – You need to be based in Stockholm or within commuting distance to come to the Stockholm office approximately one day per week.
- A valid work permit for Sweden is required.
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Java and Python (preferably Django) to join our growing tech team. You’ll play a key role in modernizing our core product, a platform that impacts billions in transactions per year and supports veterinary clinics across multiple countries in EMEA, US, Australia & Japan.
This is a complex system that helps clinics optimize their product recommendations, manage contracts, and track revenue. Our challenge is to scale and modernize the product, remove technical debt, and transition to AWS-based infrastructure.
What You’ll Do
- Backend Development – Build and maintain scalable backend services in Python and Java.
- System Architecture – Contribute to system design and architecture to support growth and modernization.
- Infrastructure & DevOps – Work with Terraform, Docker, DevOps, and AWS to enhance our cloud-based infrastructure.
- Business-Critical Development – Build features that help suppliers, clinics, and VetFamily manage contracts, transactions, and product recommendations.
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams – Work alongside tech leads, full-stack developers, data scientists, and product owners in Sweden and France.
About You
Must-Have:
- Strong experience in Python (Django preferred) and Java.
- Experience in system architecture and software design.
- Ability to work in a complex product environment.
- Strong communication skills and business understanding – You ask the right questions, understand revenue models, and see the big picture.
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience with Terraform, Docker, DevOps, and AWS.
- Passion for animals, veterinary technology, or pet-related industries.
- Interest in working in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Why Join Us?
🌍 Scale-Up Company with Global Presence – Be part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving veterinary care worldwide.
🚀 Impact & Growth – Work on a high-impact product that supports veterinary clinics in multiple countries across the globe.
🔧 Modernization & Innovation – Help transition a complex system to a modern AWS-based architecture.
🏡 Hybrid Setup – Flexible work setup, with the team working together from the Stockholm office approximately once a week.
🤝 Global & Collaborative Team – Join a team of engineers and product specialists in Sweden and France. Corporate language is English to facilitate global collaboration.
If you're passionate about backend engineering, system architecture, and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
🔹 Apply now and help us in our mission to enhance veterinary care globally!