
Wrknest AB · Stockholm
About the role Wrknest Engineering is now recruiting on behalf of a global product company in networking and connected hardware. They are now making a strategic...
About the role
Wrknest Engineering is now recruiting on behalf of a global product company in networking and connected hardware. They are now making a strategic investment in Stockholm and expanding their Go engineering capability within a business-critical domain.
You will join a product area focused on identity, permissions, and access management across a large-scale ecosystem of hardware, cloud services, web, and mobile applications. The team is building the next generation of systems that decide who gets access to what, when, and how across devices, networks, and administrative platforms.
The company combines the pace and ownership of a startup with the scale, resources, and global reach of an established international tech business. Their engineering culture is highly product-oriented, hands-on, and deeply focused on user experience, even in backend-heavy domains. They care about building systems that are elegant, intuitive, and genuinely useful in the real world.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to work close to real products, real users, and technical decisions that have immediate impact.
Your future responsibilities
You will be part of a specialized backend team building new services in Go, with a strong focus on cloud-connected identity systems and access control. The role includes both new development and architectural improvements in an evolving environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Design and develop backend services in Go
Build systems for identity, authorization, roles, and permissions
Help define what data should be persisted in AWS-based cloud services
Improve systems that manage access across devices, networks, and admin platforms
Work closely with product leadership and senior engineers on new technical direction
Contribute to architecture decisions with a pragmatic, product-first mindset
Collaborate cross-functionally with cloud, mobile, web, and embedded-adjacent teams
Continuously prioritize, reduce risk, and make fast engineering decisions in a dynamic environment
We are looking for someone whoRequired
Has at least 3 years of professional experience in Go development
Has a backend engineering background in distributed or cloud-connected systems
Has experience building identity, authentication, authorization, or access management solutions
Has experience with AWS or similar cloud environments
Has professional experience in production environments with high availability requirements
Has strong communication skills in English, written and spoken
Meritorious
Has experience integrating with SSO, SCIM, Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, or similar identity providers
Has experience from product companies with hardware-connected software ecosystems
Has previous background as a consultant or experience across multiple technical environments
Has experience from fast-paced scaleups or founder-led product organizations
Has broader software engineering experience from languages beyond Go
You are someone who thrives in environments with high ownership and moving parts. To succeed here, you need to enjoy taking initiative, asking questions, and moving forward without needing every detail mapped out from day one.
They are looking for someone who is ambitious, highly pragmatic, and excited by solving real user problems through technology. A genuine interest in networking, connected devices, and product experience will be a strong advantage.
Other informationStart
According to agreement
Location
Office in central Stockholm. Hybrid setup with at least one day per week in the office.
Scope
Full-time
Employment type
Permanent recruitment via Wrknest
About the client
The client is a globally recognized technology company building products used by businesses and consumers worldwide. Their ecosystem spans connected hardware, cloud services, mobile apps, web platforms, and large-scale management systems.
Despite their global scale, the Stockholm office offers a close-knit and entrepreneurial engineering culture. Teams are trusted with significant ownership, fast decision-making, and the mandate to build better solutions from the ground up.
Their products solve real-world infrastructure challenges, and engineering teams are encouraged to think beyond isolated services to the full customer experience. The environment suits developers who care deeply about both technical quality and product outcomes.
About Wrknest Engineering
Wrknest Engineering specializes in helping engineers and technical professionals take the next step in their careers. We collaborate with forward-thinking companies and offer both recruitment and consulting assignments within technology and industry—always with people at the center.
We believe in building long-term relationships and strive to be an engaged and attentive partner. Through us, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of technological advancements that shape the society of tomorrow—in roles where your expertise makes a real difference.
Our ambition is for you to thrive, grow, and feel proud of your work. Learn more at www.wrknestengineering.se
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About the role Wrknest is recruiting a Backend Software Engineer on behalf of an international technology company based in Stockholm. The company develops advanced connected platforms used by businesses and consumers worldwide, with a strong focus on networking, cloud infrastructure, and smart device ecosystems. In this role, you will join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining core backend systems powering connected products and services. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technically complex challenges, improving system reliability, and working across backend, cloud, embedded, and application environments. You will become part of a collaborative and product-focused engineering culture where quality, ownership, and continuous improvement are highly valued. Your future tasks ou will play an important role in designing and developing backend services that support large-scale connected systems and applications. The role involves close collaboration with several technical teams and offers the opportunity to influence both architecture and development processes. Examples of responsibilities include: Designing, building, and maintaining backend services using Node.js and TypeScript Developing secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs and workflows Contributing to architectural discussions and technical decisions Reviewing code and supporting high engineering standards and release quality Investigating production issues and implementing robust solutions Collaborating with teams within embedded, web, mobile, product, and design Improving reliability, observability, and developer experience across services We are looking for someone who Requirements At least 5 years of professional experience working with Node.js and TypeScript Minimum 3 years of experience working with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL Experience developing software for connected devices, infrastructure products, networking systems, or similar complex environments Good understanding of web security, including OWASP, OAuth, and browser security fundamentals Strong debugging skills and experience with defensive programming Professional experience with Git, Unix/Linux, and Docker-based environments Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical solutions Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken Valid Swedish work permit and residence in Sweden at the time of application Meritorious Experience with Rust or Go Experience with gRPC Experience with WebRTC Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and build pipelines Experience using AI tools and LLMs to improve engineering workflows and productivity The client values engineers who are curious, solution-oriented, and motivated by building reliable products in technically advanced environments. You are comfortable collaborating across teams while also taking ownership of your own work. Other information Start: According to agreement Location: Stockholm, Sweden Employment type: Full-time Work model: Hybrid Benefits Competitive compensation package Occupational pension and insurance package Wellness allowance Flexible working hours Access to modern technical equipment and products Please note that a background check will be conducted in the final stage of the recruitment process. About the client The client is an international technology company developing advanced platforms and connected solutions used globally within networking, infrastructure, and smart technology. Their products combine software, cloud services, and hardware to create scalable and reliable ecosystems used by millions of users worldwide. The company is driven by innovation, technical excellence, and long-term product development, offering employees the opportunity to work on impactful technology in an international environment. Om Wrknest Engineering Wrknest Engineering specializes in helping engineers and technicians find their next career step. We collaborate with forward-thinking companies and offer both recruitment and consulting assignments within technology and industry. We believe in building long-term relationships and strive to be an engaged and attentive partner. Through us, you gain the opportunity to be part of technological advancements that shape tomorrow’s society, in roles where your expertise makes a real difference. Our ambition is for you to thrive, grow, and feel proud of your work. Read more at www.wrknestengineering.se.