Back-end Engineer Kotlin​/JVM

Eidra, a leading innovation company, is expanding in the US market and is seeking experienced Back-end Engineers with genuine enthusiasm for building robust solutions that power digital experiences — engineers ready to bring passion, creativity, and dedication to the team.

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.

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

As a Back-end Engineer at Eidra, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team, responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of secure and high-performing applications.

Our core focus is on code quality, utilizing modern practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and robust CI/CD pipelines.

For this project, we employ a Back-end for Front-end (BFF) architecture using Ktor. This strategic choice allows us to present a unified data layer to the application, perfectly tailored to its needs, abstracting the complexity of multiple underlying data sources from the client.

Running on Google Cloud, our considerations extend beyond just writing code to encompass scalability, maintenance, and comprehensive monitoring, which we implement via Open Telemetry.

• The 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, and being an important player in a highly ambitious setting.

Compensation 135k-185k annually

Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

• You're a Back-end developer with ~6+ years experience.
• You have 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.

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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Eidra is a carefully selected group of specialist companies. Different in craft but united in the ambition to solve our clients’ problems and create lasting value. We are 1200 people across different markets. All are passionate about change.