Backend Developer

Do you want to be a key player in a company that empowers 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, this is your opportunity to join Lendo, the leading marketplace for loans in Scandinavia!

At Lendo, we help people navigate consumer loans, car loans, credit cards and mortgages. Operating in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, we are a team of 250+ talented colleagues working every day to make personal finance management easier.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of an open-minded, agile, and cross-functional team that loves solving problems and driving innovation! At Lendo, everyone has an impact—our tech teams work closely with the business, directly contributing to the continuous improvement of both our technology and product offerings.

We offer an international and inclusive work environment, with team members from over 20 different countries. Our office is centrally located at Tøyen Torg in Oslo, making it easily accessible and close to the city's vibrant atmosphere. Here, you have the freedom to work in your own way and grow in your role.

To inspire and nurture your passion, we organize hackathons, knowledge-sharing events, and encourage participation in conferences. You will also have access to our learning platform, skilled colleagues as sparring partners, and a budget for professional development.

Our benefits include a pension plan, insurance, and parental benefits. Additionally, you can enjoy a subsidized lunch in our canteen, offering a variety of food options. To foster a strong team spirit, we regularly host team activities and fun parties throughout the year!

A look at what you will 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.
• Work on migrating our remaining services from a monolithic to a microservice architecture
• Design and implement APIs to ensure smooth service communication.
• 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
• 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
• Work in a hybrid environment with at least 2 office days a week

• 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)
• 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