diff --git a/backend/build.gradle b/backend/build.gradle
index ab5635d5d..2914c1a70 100644
--- a/backend/build.gradle
+++ b/backend/build.gradle
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ sourceCompatibility = 1.8
 targetCompatibility = 1.8
 
 repositories {
+    mavenLocal()
     jcenter()
     maven {
         url 'https://build.shibboleth.net/nexus/content/groups/public'
@@ -180,4 +181,4 @@ tasks.withType(JavaExec) {
 
 compileJava {
     dependsOn generateSources
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}