Software Engineer, Backend

Join Truecaller – The place where innovation meets impact! Truecaller's mission is to build trust in communication by making it safer, smarter, and more efficient. Born in Sweden, trusted by the world, and here’s why we stand out: We are trusted by over 450 million active users every month across 190+ countries We identify over 15 billion calls daily, helping users avoid spam and scams We are powered by a team of 450+ employees from 45+ nationalities We always look for people who take initiative, own their work, and keep raising the bar. An entrepreneurial mindset matters here, especially when it turns bold ideas into real actions. We stay collaborative and focused, always searching for smarter paths forward. If you want to make an impact and grow with a team that inspires millions, you’ll fit right in. The role: As a Software Engineer, Backend, you will drive the health of the platform by developing the core, high-traffic backend services that shape feature delivery and strengthen the user experience. You will play a key role throughout the mobile ecosystem, from early discovery and technical planning through to release and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with a cross-functional group to ensure dependable delivery, smoother interactions, and stable performance at scale. What you’ll do: Develop, test, and deploy features for core, high-traffic backend services aligned to business expectations and company standards. Take ownership of assigned projects and engineering tasks, ensuring their timely implementation. Keep stakeholders informed about current progress, potential blockers, and delays that might affect delivery. Take responsibility for the deliverable's quality from both functional and non-functional perspectives. Actively contribute to the stability and maintainability of the production environment. Collaborate to continuously improve team processes and system performance, learning and following best practices along the way. What you bring in: Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Solid foundation and relevant experience in Java, GoLang, or Scala. Familiarity with the concepts of distributed systems. Solid knowledge of GitHub. Experience or strong exposure to building data-intensive applications. Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms. Excellent communication skills in English. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. It would be great if you also have: Experience with Kafka and Cassandra. Experience with graph databases. Experience with GRPC. What we offer: We support growth through learning resources, leadership programs, mentoring, and real hands‑on work. People can move between teams and projects to build new skills and keep things interesting. We offer clear internal mobility and a transparent path for progression, with leaders who stay involved and provide guidance throughout the year. In addition, you will benefit from: A comprehensive compensation package: We offer a competitive salary, 30 days of paid vacation, private health insurance, parental leave top‑up, pension, and wellness contributions. Modern tools to do your best work: Choose your preferred computer and phone within our budget, so you can work comfortably and efficiently. A people‑focused office culture: We value in‑person collaboration and follow an office‑first model, with some flexibility. Our offices offer a vibrant environment with opportunities to learn, connect, and recharge, from breakfast, lunch, and well‑stocked snack stations and quiet spaces to team activities such as movie nights, tech meetups, and cultural events. There’s something for everyone. Truecaller’s “Lab Days” offer a space for imagination: 5 times per year for 3 days, where everyone steps away from their normal tasks to explore new, bold ideas and build things they’ve always wanted to. It’s a space where curiosity leads the way, and prototypes take shape. Some concepts even make it into production, and a few have grown into real features used by millions today. Lab Days allow you to be creative, learn fast, and help shape Truecaller's future. Come as you are: Truecaller is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our products and our culture. No matter where you're from, what language you speak, or how you identify, we value what makes you unique and would love to get to know you. Check out Life at Truecaller – Behind the code: #J-18808-Ljbffr Truecaller