Backend Engineer
Build scalable Go services on AWS and help transform a high-performing FinTech scaleup into a billion-dollar business
Kreditz is transforming how businesses assess credit and risk using real-time data and NextGen Credit Scoring solutions.
As one of Europe’s fastest-growing FinTech scaleups - we’ve earned a place on the Sifted 100: Nordics & Benelux list in both 2024 and 2025 and most recently, we were proud to receive a double win at the Credit Management & Compliance Awards 2025, being named both "Fintech Rocket of the Year" and "Breakthrough of the Year".
With strong growth across the Nordics and Europe, our clients range from leading banks and iGaming giants to fast-moving digital innovators.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Kreditz is looking for a Backend Engineer to join our Tech team.
In this role, you will design, develop, and evolve scalable backend services as we modernize our infrastructure. You will play an important role in shaping backend architecture, defining clear APIs between services, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and efficient in a high-growth FinTech environment.
We're looking for someone who wants to help transform a high-performing fintech platform into a billion-dollar business.
WHAT CAN KREDITZ OFFER
A once-in-a-lifetime growth journey, from startup to Global scaleup
- A journey where everyone in the team plays a crucial role for our company’s successFun-loving, driven, and passionate colleagues who support each other’s success
A culture that celebrates progress, humility, and teamwork
- We win together24/7 access to gym, sauna and sports facilities at our office, plus additional wellness allowance
Competitive base salary
RESPONSIBILITES
Some of the main responsibilities you will cover:
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs
Define and evolve backend architecture, including service boundaries and API contracts between microservices
Build and deploy services on AWS using ECS, Fargate, and Service Connect.
Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to design scalable, maintainable solutions.
Implement and maintain automated tests and CI/CD pipelines.
Work with serverless technologies (AWS Lambda) for event processing.
Perform code reviews and contribute hands-on to projects.
Leverage AI agents and tools to enhance development workflows and productivity.
Document system architecture, development processes, and integrations.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A motivated and skilled Backend Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You have strong backend fundamentals and architectural thinking, and you enjoy designing systems that scale.
We believe that you have:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience in backend development.
Experience with Go (or willingness to pick it up quickly)
Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS (ECS, Fargate, Service Connect)
Strong experience in API design (REST and/or gRPC) and defining service contracts (OpenAPI)
Experience designing backend architectures in microservice-based systems
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Podman).
Familiarity with messaging and event-driven systems (SQS, SNS)
Experience with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, X-Ray).
Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
Excellent English communication skills (Swedish is a plus).
Interest in using AI agents and tools as part of daily development work
Nice to have:
Experience with Ruby on Rails and/or Python
Experience working in FinTech or other regulated environments
WHY JOIN NOW?
At Kreditz, you'll have the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge, fast-growing FinTech company that's redefining the credit scoring industry. With the backing of major investors and a clear vision for the future, your work will make a real impact on financial inclusion worldwide. Join us and be a part of something truly transformative!
APPOINTMENT OF ROLE
Q1 2026
SCOPE
Full-time, permanent employment (tillsvidareanställning)
SALARY
Competitive salary
REPORTING
You will be reporting to the company’s VP Engineering
WORKPLACE
Danderyd, Stockholm
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Ongoing selection, we review candidates continuously.
Last day for applications 31st March 2026
CRIMINAL RECORDS EXTRACT
As part of our recruitment process we will ask you to present a clean criminal records extract
CONTACT
Lorenzo Puccio, VP Strategic Operations, Lorenzo@kreditz.com
For more information about the role feel free to reach out to our Co-founder/CTO, arlen@kreditz.com
- Department
- Tech
- Role
- Backend Engineer
- Locations
- Danderyd
Danderyd
Why work at Kreditz
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🌍 Transform an outdated industry and make real impact
When joining Kreditz, you're not just part of a fun-loving company - you'll be a part of our mission to shake up an outdated industry by providing AI-driven, real-time intelligence that transforms how financial decisions are made.
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💙 Awesome Krewmembers
Working with your passion is great, but do you know what's even better? Awesome co-workers!
If we could name one thing that characterizes our whole team, or what we refer to as the "Kreditz Krew", it would be that we all enjoy a good laugh once in a while. Balancing everyday work with a sense of humor is a great way to speed up the path to our long-term goal.
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☀️ Kreditz Days = extra long weekends
We like working smart, not just hard. That’s why we have our own Kreditz Days on selected 'squeeze days' (sv. klämdagar), giving you a little extra time for recovery, adventure, or just… Netflix.
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🩺 Health, fast and simple
We’ve got your back, literally.
Our private health insurance means quick access to care when you need it, so you can focus on what matters: building cool stuff, not waiting in line.
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⚡️ Energy fuels performance
You’ll get 24/7 access to the gym right next to our office plus a separate wellness allowance to spend on whatever keeps you moving - from training sessions to padel.
Big ideas come from energized people. We know that to perform at our best as a team, we all need to feel good, body, mind, and spirit. When you thrive, Kreditz thrives!
About Kreditz
Intelligent credit- & risk decisions made easy with open banking & AI-technology