Junior Back End Developer

Are you a passionate developer that wants to work towards a connected, sustainable, and safe future? Do you want to be part of a global organization leading the development of the Volvo Group’s connected services and solutions? Then this might be the challenge for you. As a Java Developer at Volvo Group Connected Solutions, you get to create real value for customers as well as society at large. By joining our customer, you will have great opportunities to grow professionally and personally while being surrounded by highly skilled and passionate team members.

The role

In a few years, vehicles will be autonomous – and you will become an important contribution to this journey. You will work with development and maintenance of the global connectivity platform and develop advanced technologies with the end user in mind, but also refine existing code together in DevOps-teams. Here you will have a unique possibility to grow and develop your Java knowledge by using the latest technologies.

You will:

Develop new software applications according to Volvo development standards
Deploy, operate, and maintain Volvo applications incl. driving continuous improvement for better quality, functionality, cost effectiveness, etc.
Actively contribute to the solution design of new services


And finally, but not the least, continuously reflect upon how things are done and what can be improved.

Your profile

To be successful in this role, a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree within computer science, software development or similar is a requirement. Furthermore, you have:

Experience in JAVA development (we also recognize experience through own successful hobby projects)
Fluent knowledge in English - written and spoken
A valid work-permit for Sweden, if not EU-citizen


Knowledge and experience of working in AWS/Cloud environment, asynchronous programming, JMS, Active MQ, micro service architecture, cloud services, test automation frameworks and React is a plus.

As a person, you are a genuinely passionate about backend Java development. You are eager about solving complex problems, which means that you have excellent analytical skills. You enjoy cooperating with other people and working in a team, which reflects your great communication skills and pedagogic approach. You are actionable, proactive, and always thrive to be at the forefront.

What can Volvo Group Connected Services offer you?

You will be part of a team that creates great results through amazing people, strong relationships, and a high-performance culture. They work with agile methods, and as they are using the DevOps model your work will cover a broad spectrum, all the way from developing prototypes of future world class applications to managing the lifecycle of the existing ones.

Being based in Lindholmen Science Park in Gothenburg you will work in the heart of a vibrant area that lives and breathes new technology like IoT, autonomous driving, electromobility and digitalization. 

About

Volvo Group Connected Solutions is a global organization that leads the development of Volvo’s connected services and solutions of tomorrow. The company works at the forefront of connectivity by collecting and analyzing data from over 1 000 000 Volvo assets (trucks, buses, constructions equipment, engines) globally. The organization is set-up for enabling the connected vehicle, supporting the customers’ daily operation and for innovating to seize new opportunities.

START:        Immediately/by agreement

LOCATION: Lindholmen Science park, Gothenburg, Sweden

SCOPE:       Full-time, long-term

CONTACT:  Sandra Hamdi, Consultant Manager, Sandra.hamdi@newminds.se

New Minds is the personal recruitment company that works to match candidates 'interests with our customers' needs. When we make our matches, we always start from you as a candidate, what you are passionate about and your preferences for a future employment. Even though you are submitting an application for a specific job, we will have our entire network of companies in mind when we interview you. If your experience and wishes do not fit perfectly for this position, we have you in mind for other companies that we think would suit you better. If you and the company choose to accept an employment, you will first be employed via New Minds during an initial period (usually 9 months) where you will receive the same compensation as if you were employed directly by the company. After the initial period, your employment is transferred to a permanent employment with the company that you have been matched against. We always work long-term, we want to help you find your future employer!

We look forward to receiving your application!