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 30000–34000 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.
Vantage Compute is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate candidates based on skills, experience, and potential, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.