Stockholm: Backend Engineer - Anti-Cheat

Join an innovative team at the forefront of a major digital transformation. Our client, one of Europe’s leading banks, is bringing a critical vendor application in-house and integrating it across international platforms. We are looking for an experienced developer to help spearhead this transition within a high-performing, expert environment.
About the role
As a Senior Developer, you will lead the technical execution of a complex system merge. This hands-on role involves extensive coding, data migration, and coordination within a highly senior and collaborative team. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of our client's core systems.
You are offered
Make an impact: Join a high-performing senior team in a long-term role where collaboration is key to delivering real-world results.
Scale and innovation: Elevate your skills using modern tech stacks within a powerhouse of the European banking industry.
Global expertise: Collaborate with a world-class team of developers, gaining unique insights into the evolving fintech and financial landscape.
Partner in your success: Benefit from a dedicated consultant manager at Academic Work who focuses on your long-term professional growth and coaching.

Work tasks
This role focuses on leading a significant system migration, involving complex data handling and hands-on backend development.
Architect & implement: Lead the in-house migration of a vendor application and align it for new international country platforms.
Data excellence: Extract, transform, and merge complex historical data from legacy systems.
Technical focus: Use Java and Spring Boot to solve intricate backend challenges and define robust technical solutions.
Collaborate: Engage in a high-interaction office environment, ensuring a deep collective understanding of the project scope.

We are looking for
8–12 years of backend development experience.
Advanced experience: Java (preferably Java 21) and Spring Boot.
Data & Integration: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Server (MS) gained from large-scale projects and Kafka.
Proactive and consultant-minded approach, challenging the status quo constructively.
Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
Fluent English communication skills.

It is meritorious if you have
Experience of JPA and REST APIs.
Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Bitbucket, Jenkins, or Artifactory.

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:
Change oriented
Supportive
Goal oriented
Responsible
Assertive

We are looking for a Senior Developer who thrives on open dialogue and collective problem solving. As an open-minded and proactive team player, you naturally identify ways to boost efficiency and aren't afraid to speak up. You enjoy the energy of a collaborative office environment and value working alongside long term experts to navigate complex legacy migrations. With your deep Java and Spring Boot expertise, you can master a broad scope quickly and start delivering value from day one.
Our recruitment process
This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.
Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Job Purpose:
A .NET Developer for Microsoft .net core environment will be responsible for design and development of back-
end mission critical part of the sportsbook trading system.
Candidate will be actively involved in all phases of software development life cycle; this includes requirements
gathering, researching, initial configuration, set up, design, documentation, testing, debugging, updates,
ongoing support, integration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Skills & Qualifications:
Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Strong ability to analyse business requirements and build according to business specifications
Fluent in English
Initiative to work independently, but also able to work effectively with team members
Flexibility and adaptability to business requirements and priority changes
Experience of working in the sports betting industry or finance
Knowledge & Experience:
Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems.
2+ years of development using C#
Merit for
Experience of developing real-time systems
Experience in designing and developing scalable and high-performance distributed systems
Experience working on high-consequence production systems
Experience of working with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with Redis
Experience of working in a CI / CD environment
Experience triaging production issues in complex systems

Quartr is a software company serving the world of finance. Every day, leading companies and financial institutions worldwide use our products to research faster and understand deeper.
For too long, markets have been obsessed with numbers. Everyone has access to the same quantitative data, while qualitative insights – the words, the signals, the nuance – have remained mostly in the shadows. We make those insights accessible, searchable, and actionable.
Our products are used daily by some of the most sophisticated teams in finance and tech, including major hedge funds and Magnificent 7 companies, and over a million finance professionals have downloaded our mobile app.
We're backed by some of the smartest minds in our industry and growing fast at a global scale, and we're still at the very beginning of what we expect to be a multi-decade journey.
We are looking for a Python Backend Engineer to play a key role in scaling and improving our transcripts pipelines. If you love engineering robust software, extracting information from text, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Our transcripts team builds and maintains the pipelines that power one of Quartr's most important data assets: transcripts. Your work will provide the core data foundation that powers essential product features and drives future product development.
What you'll do
Build scalable systems for transcript ingestion, processing, and enrichment from diverse text sources


Optimise backend performance for high-volume, text-heavy workloads and parallel processing


Work on text processing and information extraction: entity recognition, metadata enrichment, and semantic structuring of transcripts


Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape features from concept to release, ensuring outstanding user experiences


Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines to ensure smooth operation and timely data delivery

Who you are
Self-driven, proactive, and confident in taking full ownership of projects


A keen interest in NLP, speech-to-text, or large-scale text pipelines is advantageous


Comfortable learning new technologies and eager to improve products and processes


Balance pragmatism and craftsmanship, knowing when to move quickly and when to build for long-term scalability - even in complex systems with many interdependent components


Communicate clearly and effectively, thriving in a high-paced, collaborative environment


Based in Sweden with a valid work permit

Required skills
3+ years of professional experience building robust backends in Python, preferably for large-scale or data-intensive systems


Proven experience developing and maintaining REST APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django


Familiarity with asynchronous programming and distributed processing


Ability to explain code and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders


Ability to propose durable, simple solutions to complex problems

What we offer 
Do your life's work: The world's leading finance professionals use Quartr daily. We do fewer things better and hold a very high bar for quality.


Join the foundational team: We're still at the very beginning of a multi-decade journey. You'll have a big influence on product, culture, and how we win.


Meritocracy over hierarchy: You'll join a culture where the best idea wins. We value clear thinking, leave ego at the door, and obsess over the details.


Office culture with flexibility: Join us in one of our offices. We value being together, while also offering the flexibility to work from home when needed.


Compensation & well-being: We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and a generous wellness allowance to support your physical and mental health.


We include occupational pension for all employees in Sweden.

We're looking for a FX Artist to craft believable, high-fidelity real-time effects for a visually grounded game. You'll be responsible for the explosions, fire, smoke, fluids, weather, environmental ambiance, weapon and impact effects, and gameplay-critical readability that make our world feel physical and alive. You'll work closely with art, design, and engineering to push realism while hitting performance and clarity targets.
Example of responsibilities

Create and own high-quality real-time visual effects: fire, smoke, explosions, debris, fluids, atmospherics, weather, and surface/impact responses, grounded in real-world reference.


Build effects that balance visual fidelity, gameplay readability, and runtime performance across target platforms.


Author shaders and materials for FX, and collaborate with tech artists/engineers on simulation, lighting integration, and optimization.


Develop and maintain reusable VFX systems, tools, and libraries to scale quality across the team.


Partner with design and animation to ensure effects communicate gameplay clearly (telegraphs, hit feedback, state changes).


Profile and optimize effects (overdraw, particle counts, draw calls, GPU cost) and debug issues across the pipeline.


Contribute to look development, references, and visual targets alongside the Art Director and VFX Lead.


It would be awesome if you have

5+ years of professional VFX experience in games, with at least one shipped title (or comparable production work).


Strong real-time VFX skills in a modern engine; Unreal Engine (Niagara) and/or Unity (VFX Graph/Shuriken).


Solid understanding of the physics and behavior behind realistic effects


Proficiency with node-based shaders/materials and a good grasp of real-time lighting and rendering.


Experience authoring textures and simulations using tools such as Houdini, EmberGen, Substance, or similar.


A strong artistic eye, timing, silhouette, color, composition, and motion.


Performance-minded: comfortable profiling and optimizing for frame budgets.


Strong communication and collaboration skills across art, design, and engineering.


Nice to have

Houdini for VFX simulation and tool/HDA creation.


Experience with fluid/destruction systems (e.g., Chaos, FLIP/Pyro).


Scripting (Python, Blueprint, or similar) for tooling and automation.


Background in film/VFX or a strong traditional art/photography foundation.


At Embark we offer competitive salaries, a generous profit-sharing program, and much more, but most of all we invite you to take part of a journey into the unknown, to build creative, surprising and beautiful experiences together.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and are looking forward to reading more about you (in English)!

As a Data Tech Lead in the data team at Embark you will be a gamemaker who both builds and guides - owning the technical direction of the data platform, tools, and AI-powered systems that support the creation of the most fun, balanced, and engaging games possible. You'll set the technical bar for a small, focused team while staying deep in the code yourself.
The data team at Embark is focused on making sure that game design and development have a data model and reporting system that provide the necessary data and analysis to serve every aspect of the business.
We believe in creating smaller teams of well-aligned experts that can be trusted to keep things running smoothly while exploring innovative solutions, and we're looking for someone who can sharpen and grow that team technically.
Some of the technologies we currently use are Python, Go, GCP, Typescript, Bazel, Terraform, Kubernetes and BigQuery.
Example of responsibilities 

Set the technical vision and roadmap for the data team, balancing long-term direction with short-term delivery


Architect, build, and improve data backend services and tools for data-driven game development


Lead our work on data agents and AI-powered tooling - making it dramatically easier for gamemakers across the studio to explore, query, and act on data


Mentor and grow the team - supporting career development, hiring when needed, and creating an environment where engineers do their best work


Continuously improve our engineering practices and automate existing workflows to make sure our services are easy to deploy, scale and maintain


Collaborate closely with other teams to build solutions that the players (and fellow game makers) love


We would love if you have

Significant experience as a senior or staff backend/data engineer, with time spent leading or tech-leading a team


A passion for interactive experiences, games and new technologies


A solid understanding of distributed systems and experience building them on cloud infrastructure


A good grasp of performance, optimization and observability


Experience with some of the technologies we use such as Python, Go and GCP


Hands-on experience with LLMs, agents, or AI-assisted tooling - or a strong appetite to go deep on it


A track record of mentoring engineers and raising the bar of the teams you've been part of


The ability to set technical direction while staying close enough to the code to make sound architectural calls


Strong communication skills and the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders


Professional English communication skills


 
At Embark we offer competitive salaries, passionate colleagues to share knowledge with and much more, but most of all we invite you to take part of a journey into the unknown, to build creative, surprising and beautiful experiences together.
Be yourself at Embark and make games while doing so. Please apply with confidence. We can’t wait to hear from you (in English)!

As a Data Scientist at Embark, you will play a crucial role in our team of data professionals, focusing specifically on game analytics. You will be instrumental in providing insights and support for our game titles, leveraging data to optimize player experience, and providing actionable insights for the game development team. This position presents an exciting opportunity to merge your love for gaming with your expertise in data analytics.
Example of responsibilities

Collaborate and work closely with game designers and business stakeholders


Research and develop metrics and performance indicators


Extract, analyze and communicate insights from gameplay data


Design telemetry logging


Communicate results clearly and concisely to stakeholders from both game and commercial teams


We would love if you have

A creative and curious mind


Strong proficiency in and experience with database querying, preferably using tools such as BigQuery


Experience in working with ETLs and data pipelines


Proficiency in Python scripting for data manipulation and analysis


Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations


Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders


Experience from working in a fast-paced environment where your skills depend on personal independence and agility


Experience with game analytics and an interest in playing games


Professional English communication skills.


At Embark we offer competitive salaries, passionate colleagues to share knowledge with and much more, but most of all we invite you to take part of a journey into the unknown, to build creative, surprising and beautiful experiences together.
We welcome game makers of all sex, class, colour, age, gender identity, education, religion, opinion, culture, nation of origin, language, sexual orientation, shape, size, and ability.
Did we leave anyone out? Well, we welcome you, too! We think that the gaming industry is made better when everyone has a seat at the table.
Be yourself at Embark and make games while doing so. Please apply with confidence. We can’t wait to hear from you (in English)!