Joblaze summary

In the role of Backend Software Engineer at Truecaller, the individual will focus on developing and maintaining high-traffic backend services that enhance user experience and feature delivery. Proficiency in Java, GoLang, or Scala, along with a solid understanding of distributed systems and data-intensive applications, is essential. This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical background who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to take ownership of projects. Truecaller fosters a collaborative culture, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement through initiatives like 'Lab Days'.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Truecaller's careers page October 27, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Software Engineer, Backend role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Sweden.
Where is the role based?: Truecaller is hiring for this position in Sweden.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Cassandra, GitHub, Golang, Graph Databases, Java, Kafka.
What seniority level is this role?: Truecaller targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Software Engineer, Backend role at Truecaller.

From the original posting

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.

Experience with Kafka and Cassandra.
Experience with graph databases.
Experience with GRPC.

We only accept applications in English.

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Software Engineer, Backend

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