Strong Junior Backend Engineer

Introduction

We're looking for a
Strong Junior Backend Engineer

to join our team.

Your main stack is

, but some tasks will involve
Python

, so basic knowledge or a willingness to learn it is important.

This is a
long-term role

for someone who wants to grow through hands-on work, not just "close tasks."

Your first project will be part of a
hardware solution for monitoring fish health

, where you'll work on photo analysis features within a web interface.

Later, you'll work on a
social project focused on child care

, as well as
internal tools

.

The tasks are ready — we're looking for someone who: takes ownership, communicates well in a team, and isn't afraid of learning new technologies.

We're not looking for a know-it-all. We value people who enjoy
varied projects

, want to
keep learning

, and care about building
meaningful products

, not just writing code.

Who we are

LANARS is an international full-cycle company focused on software and hardware development. We create mobile apps, web platforms, and IoT solutions for clients from Scandinavia, Central Europe, and Ukraine.

Our team consists of 50+ specialists, and we have offices in Dnipro (Ukraine) and Oslo (Norway).

Our mission is to make drastic innovations simple and effortless for any business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and business logic
• Work with relational and non-relational databases to store user profiles, events, and other domain data
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and WebSocket-based real-time features
• Optimize application performance and handle scalability challenges
• Integrate third-party systems:
  payment providers

,
localization tools

, etc.
- Ensure secure handling of sensitive data (e.g. personal information, transactions)
- Collaborate with the frontend team to align API structure and data flows

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with

, including work with , , or
- Basic experience with
Python

, particularly with Django or FastAPI
- Experience building
REST APIs

; solid understanding of
HTTP/HTTPS

,
CORS

, and
WebSocket
- Experience working with databases:
PostgreSQL

and
MongoDB/Redis
- Understanding of
data structures

, relationship types (one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many),
indexes

, and
transactions
- Ability to design
clean and maintainable backend architecture
- English level B1 or higher

(for reading documentation and written communication)

What we offer

• Flexible work schedule

to support your work-life balance and personal needs
- Modern office environment

equipped with backup generators and Starlink for uninterrupted work
- Comprehensive medical insurance

and paid sick leave to take care of your health
- Enjoy
5 extra paid weekends

and
days of paid vacation

, plus public holidays off
- Full support with Individual Entrepreneur (IE) setup and management
- Personal development plans tailored to your career goals, with
partial compensation for external courses and English lessons
- Wellness perks with
partial coverage of sports activity expenses
- A strong culture of learning, growth, and teamwork — you'll never stop evolving as a professional
- Internal bonus programs recognizing your contributions and dedication

Hiring process

1. Interview with a recruiter
2. Test task
3. Technical interview with the Lead Backend Developer
4. Technical interview with the CTO

Want to see our culture behind the scenes?

Follow us on
Instagram
,
Facebook
,
Linkedin
— where we share what usually stays behind the scenes: team spirit, office life, events, and a bit of our everyday humor

Sound like a fit?

Send us your CV — we'd love to get to know you