Senior Backend Engineer: Cloud, Kubernetes & Microservices

Ampstek; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampstek is looking for a senior backend developer in Stockholm to design, build and scale distributed services using Go, Java, Kotlin or Python, Kubernetes, Docker and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure). You will contribute to microservices architecture, implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, and collaborate with frontend teams while writing robust, secure code.

Fluency in Swedish and English is required, plus 5+ years of backend experience; candidates with security-focused customers are

Qualifications

• Master of Science in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, spoken and written.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker and cloud platforms.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices.
• Backend languages: Go, Java, Kotlin or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and scale backend services and microservices.
• Collaborate with frontend teams and DevOps to ensure robust delivery.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Swedish

English

Backend development

Go

Java

Kotlin

Python

Frontend development

React

Education

Master of Science in CS/Engineering

University degree in engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

CI/CD

DevOps

Distributed systems

Job description

Ampstek is looking for a senior backend developer in Stockholm to design, build and scale distributed services using Go, Java, Kotlin or Python, Kubernetes, Docker and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure). You will contribute to microservices architecture, implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, and collaborate with frontend teams while writing robust, secure code.

Fluency in Swedish and English is required, plus 5+ years of backend experience; candidates with security-focused customers are