Senior Java Backend Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Java Backend Engineer

• Contract: 6 months (possible extension)

• Start: Mid November (some flexibility)

• Workplace: Remote (must be based in Sweden)

Description

Build and scale backend services and APIs for a voice generation platform, bringing state-of-the-art speech generation technology into production. You’ll independently drive backend architecture and delivery, collaborating with engineers, research scientists, and product teams to prototype and productionize emerging AI and speech technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver robust and scalable backend systems and APIs that support voice generation services

• Build and evolve backend infrastructure to enable reliable, production-grade voice capabilities for enterprise customers

• Collaborate with engineers, research scientists, product owners, and designers to prototype and productionize emerging AI and speech technologies

• Improve scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency of backend services

• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following coding best practices

• Help improve software development standards and practices

• Contribute to architectural decisions and backend best practices

Requirements

• Experience writing distributed, high-volume Java services and operating them in production

• Experience designing and building scalable backend systems and APIs

• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; can communicate with technical and non-technical audiences

• Enjoys experimenting, iterating quickly, and bringing new technologies into production

• Strong focus on reliability, performance, and quality when shipping production code

• Plus: Experience with ML-powered services, speech technologies, or enterprise platforms

• Must be based in Sweden (remote work available)

Benefits

• Work with a distributed team across Europe alongside engineers and research scientists

• 6-month contract with possibility for extension