Software Engineer

About Forecasterly

Forecasterly is a Swedish technology startup building modern financial planning and forecasting software for finance teams. Our platform helps companies work with budgets, forecasts, actuals, reporting, and financial data in a faster and more collaborative way.

We are now looking for a Software Engineer to join our product and engineering team in Stockholm.

About the role

As a Software Engineer at Forecasterly, you will work closely with our engineering and product team to build, improve, and maintain our web-based FP&A platform.

This role is suitable for someone at an early stage of their software engineering career who wants to grow in a product-focused technology company. You will contribute to both frontend and backend development, receive guidance from experienced team members, and take part in building reliable, user-friendly features for finance teams.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining features in our web application
• Working with frontend and backend code
• Fixing bugs and improving product quality
• Writing clean, structured, and maintainable code
• Collaborating with product, design, and finance-domain experts
• Participating in code reviews and engineering discussions
• Helping improve performance, reliability, and usability of the platform
• Learning and applying modern software engineering practices

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or equivalent practical experience
• Around 1–2 years of professional experience in software development, or equivalent practical/project experience
• Basic experience with modern web development
• Familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript
• Familiarity with React or similar frontend frameworks
• Basic understanding of backend development and APIs
• Basic understanding of databases, such as PostgreSQL or similar
• Ability to write clear, structured, and maintainable code
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills in English
• Willingness to learn and develop as a software engineer

Nice to have

It is a plus if you have experience with:

• Node.js, Python, or similar backend technologies
• Cloud platforms such as AWS
• Financial systems, accounting systems, budgeting, or reporting tools
• Automated testing
• GitHub, CI/CD, or modern development workflows

What we offer

• Full-time employment in Sweden
• Monthly salary of SEK 29,000–33,000 gross, depending on experience
• Pension and insurance benefits according to Swedish market practice
• Paid vacation according to Swedish law
• On-site work with the team in Stockholm
• Opportunity to work in a growing Swedish technology startup
• A learning-focused engineering environment with close collaboration across product and finance

Location

The position is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The employee is expected to work on-site with the team.

Application

Please apply by submitting your CV and a short introduction describing your interest in the role.

We welcome applications from candidates in Sweden, the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and other qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Sweden or obtain a Swedish work permit.

Forecasterly AB is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate candidates based on skills, experience, and potential, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.