Lead Engineer - Java

Klarna strives to become the world’s favourite way to buy, and you can contribute to reaching this goal! We are looking to hire great people, who are passionate about using their talents to generate success. Software Development is no exception! We are currently looking to grow our Software Engineering teams to satisfy the company’s ever increasing need for developing next-generation products that improve our consumers and merchants experiences.


Klarna’s software engineers develop the next-generation products that change how our consumers and merchants interact with each other. Our products handle our customers money and information at massive scale, and extend well beyond online payments. We need our engineers to understand our customers, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.


Klarna is looking for ambitious people with significant drive! You should be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast paced international working environment. You will play an important role in taking Klarna to the next level thus, you should desire to go above and beyond to produce best work results! At Klarna we embrace change, you should dare to challenge the status quo and be persistent.


What you will do
Work on a specific problem space critical to Klarna’s current needs with opportunities to switch teams as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based backend services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability
Work closely with cloud technologies, with a preference for AWS, to develop and deploy our services
Engage in the full project lifecycle – from conception to deployment and beyond, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to spec
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 potential issues in our distributed and financial systems before they arise
Work in small autonomous teams with short release cycles

You should have
Proficient in Java and Spring Boot, with hands-on experience in backend development
Experience in PostgreSQL
Experience in Architecting and building system
Experienced with cloud technologies, especially AWS
Skilled 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

You might also have
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related discipline
Knowledgeable in JavaScript and Node.js
Experience in leading a diverse team of engineers across multiple locations
A visionary approach to anticipating the future needs of the team and the role

How to apply


Send over a CV in English.