Senior Backend Developer

Job Description
Do you want to be a key player in a company that works to empower people to make smarter and more informed financial decisions?

Would you also like to work in an entrepreneurial environment across Scandinavia, striving to reach a growing number of users with services that help them save money and improve their personal finances?
If yes, then take the opportunity to join Lendo, the leading marketplace for loans in Scandinavia. On our marketplace, people seek guidance to get and manage consumer loans, car loans, credit cards, and mortgages. Today, we operate in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, employing 250+ talented colleagues who work each day to make it easier for people to manage their personal finances.

You’ll join an open-minded, agile, and cross-functional team that loves solving problems and innovating! At Lendo, everyone has an impact. Our tech teams work closely with the business, directly contributing to continuously improving the tech and our product offerings.

A look at what you would do

• Use tech such as Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, AWS Services, CI/CD
  
• Build and maintain Java Spring Boot and Spring Cloud services, used in our integrations.
  
• Design and implement APIs to ensure smooth service communication.
  
• Leverage Github, Google Workspace, Jira and Confluence Cloud
  
• Continuously create exciting new products and features, collaborating closely with colleagues
  
• Write tests at different levels to ensure the quality in your code
  
• Identify and keep track of metrics that tell you how our software is performing with Humio and Grafana.
  
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and the business to increase value for our customers and partners
  
• Prioritise work with the team and the Product managers
  
• Be creative and brainstorm ideas for ways we can further streamline our development
  
• Bring your own unique skill set to the table. Experiment, test, try, fail and learn all the time
  
• Become part of an international, agile, multidisciplinary team that loves to discuss and solve problems in the group.
  
• Work in a hybrid environment with at least 2 office days a week
  

Skills and requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  
• 5+ years of experience in backend development
  
• Excellent knowledge of Java or similar languages
  
• Knowledge of Spring Boot is preferable
  
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
  
• Experience with the AWS cloud and architecture, in general, is a plus
  
• Write well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code and actively improve the quality of the codebase
  
• Give good reviews, and don't shy away from a constructive discussion
  
• Be a curious engineer and proactive in your ways of working
  
• Actively engage in fostering a great team culture
  
• Be open-minded and cooperate well with others; share knowledge, experience and information effectively through oral and written communication
  

What we offer

• A place for everyone - an international environment where we have teammates coming from 20+ different countries.
  
• A central location at Tøyen Torg in Oslo city
  
• Room for you to do things your way
  
• We like to inspire your passion by organising hackathons, knowledge-sharing events, as well as supporting you going to conferences
  
• Lots of things you can learn through our Learning platform, skilled sparring partners as well as a budget for competence development
  
• Benefits include a pension plan, insurance, parental benefits, and more.
  
• A subsidised lunch at our canteen with various food options
  
• Awesome team activities and fun parties that take place throughout the year!
  

The interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible!

Work with great people
Mauro Avellaneda

Frontend Engineer

"Working at Lendo means being part of a team of smart and supportive colleagues, creating a collaborative and dynamic environment for personal and professional growth."

Michelle Holmberg

Product Owner

"Lendo is a place where I get inspired, develop my skills and get challenged every day. I get to work closely with product and tech and it is fun to follow the journey from idea to final result."

Oda Cecilie Hansen

Team Lead Customer Service

"At Lendo, you get to work with fun, talented and ambitious people who cheer each other on to find the best solution for our customers."

Edwin Li

UX Lead Global

"Having customer centricity in mind is so important for creating great experiences for them, and that is what I love about Lendo. Everyone is very collaborative and that makes it more fun to work here!"