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Lead Engineer - Java

Klarna

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Klarna
Job Type   /   Job Level
Full-time   /   Others/Any
Job Location
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Salary Range
SEK 944,329 - SEK 1,076,536 (Annually)
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What You Will Do

  • Work on specific problem spaces critical to Klarna's needs, with opportunities to switch teams as both you and our fast-paced business evolve.
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based backend services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Utilize cloud technologies, primarily AWS, to develop and deploy services.
  • Engage in the full project lifecycle—from conception to deployment and beyond—ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Klarna to align on integration strategies and optimize system architecture.
  • Drive an engineering culture within the team, emphasizing innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential issues in our distributed and financial systems.
  • Work in small autonomous teams with short release cycles.

Who You Are

  • Proficient in Java and Spring Boot, with hands-on experience in backend development.
  • Experienced in PostgreSQL and architecting and building robust systems.
  • Skilled with cloud technologies, especially AWS.
  • Adept in distributed and financial systems, capable of anticipating and mitigating issues preemptively.
  • Independent, able to manage projects end-to-end and lead people effectively.
  • A strong communicator, capable of interfacing with other teams and domains.
  • Previously led a team, with a track record of building positive engineering cultures.
  • Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English.

Awesome to have

  • Knowledgeable in JavaScript and Node.js.
  • Experience leading a diverse team of engineers across multiple locations.
  • A visionary approach to anticipating the future needs of the team and the position.

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