Junior Fullstack Developer (Backend focus)

Junior Fullstack Developer (Backend focus) Apply The Mission Backlight is a global media technology company dedicated to improving the entire video content lifecycle, from creation to monetization. Our suite of SaaS solutions empowers creative teams at every stage of production. As a Fullstack Engineer, you will architect and build scalable backend services and intuitive frontend experiences for our core product. You'll own features from concept to deployment, integrating AI capabilities and directly shaping how users interact with our platform. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Python. Build optimized frontend components with ReactJS and TypeScript. Develop and maintain APIs, ensuring clean, maintainable code. Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback. Troubleshoot production issues and ensure high system performance and availability. Collaborate with other engineers to ensure seamless integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic. Requirements Show us what you've got. Proficiency in Python for backend development. Experience with reactJS and TypeScript for Frontend development Familiarity with Git/GitHub for version control. Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail. 2+ years of relevant software development experience or equivalent educational background. Bonus points Experience with Flask or FastAPI, and SQL/NoSQL databases. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Work Arrangement Location: Stockholm Time zone: CET Locations Stockholm Remote status Hybrid Why Backlight? Where great products get built. Working at Backlight means joining a product-led, mission-driven company that values creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. We build technology that helps storytellers do their best work. — Build at Scale: Work on products that power the world's biggest media brands. — Own Your Impact: Join a culture built on trust, where individual contributors have a massive say in the roadmap. — Backlight Holiday: Extra paid time off between Christmas and New Year's so you can fully disconnect.