Java Developer to GKN Aerospace

We are facing an exciting future due to increasing need of improved engineering capabilities and are now expanding our IT department responsible for all engineering applications within GKN Aerospace globally. Are you a communicative person who loves problem solving and have the ability to understand customer needs and transfer them into solutions? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

About the company
GKN Aerospace is the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 51 manufacturing locations in 14 countries, we serve over 90% of the world”s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

Job description
Here you will be part of a team assisting our engineering organization in creating and improving software solutions, in particular relating to life management of engine components and full systems supporting both our military and civil customer’s needs.

Your responsibilities:

• Work with both internal and external customers to understand business requirements.
• Document functional and technical specifications.
• Design, develop and maintain software solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Ensuring continuous improvement through knowledge sharing within the team as well as outside the team, and applying lessons-learnt.


Your profile
• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering with a substantial computer science component or relevant experience.
• Fully proficient in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
• Good understanding of software engineering best practices.
• Experience in Java.
• Experience in T-SQL (SQL Server).
• Comfortable in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Ability to work both in teams and independently.
• Ability to work in an IT environment with a large span of maturity (from legacy to the future).

This position requires that you will be approved in a security screening in accordance with the Swedish Protective Security Act.


Application process
We apply continuous selection which means we might close the process before the set ending date.

If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, please contact Johan Zizala at Skill by email johan.zizala@skill.se