Backend Engineer

Backend Engineer Eidra USA

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid, Minimum 3 days onsite)

Eidra, a leading innovation company, is expanding in the US market. We are looking for Senior Backend Engineers with a genuine enthusiasm for building robust solutions that power digital experiences — engineers ready to bring passion, creativity, and dedication with them.

This role is based in Chicago, with a commitment of 3 days per week at Eidra's office. As part of our expanding presence in the US, you will also contribute to growing Eidra's footprint in the American market, helping to establish our reputation for excellence in development, strategy, and delivery. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The role is broad but centered on backend technologies, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for both Swedish and international companies.

We work with many different tech stacks, but most of our projects are written in Kotlin, Go, or TypeScript. Our approach is to use the tools best suited for each project, ensuring our teams are not locked into a single stack.

We have a proven track record:

- 400M+ total app downloads

- 50M+ monthly active users

- Backends handling tens of thousands of requests per second

- Globally recognized, multi-market applications

If working at scale with technology that truly makes an impact excites you, we believe you'll be a great candidate!

As a Senior Backend Developer at Eidra your role will involve:

Building high-performance backend systems using modern languages like Go, NodeJS, Python, and Kotlin to power innovative experiences
Using modern backend frameworks such as Fiber, Ktor, Express and FastAPI to create robust solutions.
Designing and implementing cloud-native solutions across AWS, GCP and Azure, using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) for resource management
Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with containerized deployments and scaling strategies
Developing robust data models and database architectures to support application requirements
Participating in projects & teams alongside some of the largest and most forward-thinking brands on the planet

Who You Are:

You're a developer with a passion for innovation and a knack for problem-solving.
You're eager to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
You value collaboration, diversity, and the opportunity to make a significant impact.
You believe in the power of technology to shape the future.

What We Offer:

A chance to work on a range of diverse and unique projects that explore and push the boundaries of what's possible.
A fun and fair work environment where you have the opportunity to expand your skills through unique challenges and fantastic colleagues.
A personal coach, and a setting where you can grow professionally and personally.
Being part of multidisciplinary teams, participating in agile teams, being an important player in a highly ambitious setting.

At Eidra in the United States, we offer a competitive salary package complemented by comprehensive benefits that prioritize employee well-being, reflecting our Nordic heritage. We provide a range of healthcare benefits, including fully subsidized insurance premiums for employees and their families. Our vacation policy promotes work-life balance with flexible time off, requiring a minimum of 3 weeks off per year. We encourage employees to take vacations in 2-week increments to truly detach and recharge. Our culture emphasizes inclusive decision-making, collaboration, and continuous learning, fostering an environment of transparency and trust. This collaborative spirit extends across our global offices, with opportunities to engage with our teams in the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden, enriching your professional experience and network.

Eidra's Chicago office is located in the West Loop near Fulton Market just steps from the Morgan El stop.

Compensation 135k-185k annually

Eidra is an equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Backend Engineer