Senior Backend Developer

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Join Eletive to build workplaces where people thrive! 💜
Did you know that engaged employees feel a stronger sense of meaningfulness in their work and are 3x more likely to stay with their company? At Eletive, we believe engaged employees are the key to thriving organisations. That’s why our vision is simple: a world where people thrive at work and feel motivated and empowered to perform at their best.
Eletive is not just our company name—it’s also the name of our intelligent People Success Platform. Our platform helps organisations measure and increase engagement, fostering workplaces where people truly thrive.

We’re on an exciting scale-up journey with ambitious global growth plans—and that’s where you come in!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Product & Engineering Team
Our Product & Engineering team, consisting of around 20 talented colleagues, plays a key role in delivering high-quality features. In our feedback-driven culture, every voice matters, supporting your personal and professional growth journey.

Together with the team, you will contribute to our DevOps-inspired approach, optimising our product through continuous improvement and simplicity. We focus on JavaScript full-stack development using React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS, and we emphasise collaborative practices such as pair programming to create impactful solutions.
We are also evolving our technical foundation by moving towards a layered architecture, strengthening the scalability, maintainability, and quality of our platform as we grow.

🗝️ Key role responsibilities:

• Develop & Maintain: Develop high-performance, scalable Node.js applications from concept through to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate: Work closely with the rest of our developers and product team, contributing to building a great user experience.
• Thrive in Simplicity: Enjoy the focused, immersive work of deep-diving in code, driven by the joy of solving complex challenges.
• Refine: Engage in code reviews, pair programming, and continuous learning, always striving to improve the quality and efficiency of our codebase.

⭐To thrive in this role:
We believe that you are skilled in..

• Node.js: Extensive experience with Node.js and related frameworks, demonstrating a deep understanding of backend development principles.
• JavaScript & TypeScript: Proficiency in modern JavaScript and TypeScript, with solid knowledge of frameworks like Node.js and best practices for building scalable, maintainable applications.
• Cloud & DevOps Practices: Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and DevOps practices, including containerization and automated deployment.

We believe that you are..

• Problem-Solver: Driven by the joy of solving complex challenges with a genuine passion for the process rather than just the outcome or reward.
• Self-Driven: Able to initiate tasks independently, managing your time effectively and taking initiative to address challenges.
• Persistent: Known for your resilience and ability to endure challenges and focusing on long-term results, while also addressing immediate solutions when needed.
• Collaborative: Enjoy working with others and giving a helping hand when needed. Enjoy contributing to team cohesion and leveraging the diverse strengths of your colleagues.
• Curious about AI: You have a genuine interest in how AI can enhance product experiences and development processes. Whether it’s exploring new tools, learning about emerging technologies, or experimenting with AI-powered solutions, you’re excited about its potential.
• Fluent in English, both in speech and writing.
• Are aligned with our Core Values:
  • We Grow Together: You value teamwork and helping others succeed.
  • We Innovate and Iterate: You embrace creativity and continuous improvement.
  • We Lead Ourselves: You take ownership and responsibility for your work.

This role requires authorisation to work in Sweden as it’s based in Sweden. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time, but we welcome applications from everyone eligible to work in the EU.

Check out our tech stack:
Why Eletive? 💜
At Eletive, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone can do their best work and enjoy a supportive, dynamic environment. This is what you can expect when joining us:

• Be part of a team with diverse interests and backgrounds, united by a shared mission to make workplaces better. We speak many languages but we all unite in English in our meetings and internal communication.
• Hybrid work setup, flexible hours, and two weeks a year to work fully remote from anywhere in the world.
• Six weeks of vacation, a wellness grant, insurance package, and lots of snacks to keep you energized.
• Our Malmö office is just three minutes from the central station, featuring a rooftop terrace, play area, and even a workout station.
• Enjoy fika, Friday breakfasts, kickoffs, afterworks, and much more.

We can't wait to meet you! We recruit continuously, so don’t wait—apply today by clicking the button below.

Department
Product & Engineering

Role
Developer

Locations
Malmö

Remote status
Hybrid

Contact Hanna Wollmark People Experience Manager – People Experience