Middle/Senior Java Backend Developer – Volvo Group Connected Solutions

Do you want to be part of a global organization leading the development of the
Volvo Group’s connected services and solutions? For us “connected for efficiency, sustainability and safety” is much more than a tag-line. If this sounds interesting to you, keep on reading!


This is us, your new colleagues
As you can imagine, keeping track of over 1 000 000 connected customer assets rolling around the world is indeed a challenge. Now ponder, that vehicles in a few years will be autonomous – and you’ve got the challenge of your life. Our Technology team manages the development and maintenance of our global connectivity platform – and your experience is needed. Connectivity is a key enabler for fleet management, uptime services and advanced vehicle services like driver assistance and fuel reduction, targeting reduced costs as well as increased revenues for our customers.


Take a look at what we do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsvPGfy8Vdo


We are now looking for Java Backend Developers within Technology, Supporting Services product area.


The role
Develop new software applications according to our standards and software development best practices
Deploy, operate, troubleshoot and maintain our applications incl. driving continuous improvement of the same 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 we are doing things and where we can improve



Your profile
We are looking for Java Developers with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, excellent analytical skills, great at problem-solving, passionate about technology and ones who loves developing software applications! In this team we are curious about everything at work and have a “can do” attitude solving our challenges together, making sure to complete each sprint as planned. We would like our new colleagues to have this same curiosity, drive and being a team player.

Your personality is your major reason for success, but we expect this profile:
A university degree in computer science, software engineering, or similar
At least three years of working experience as Application Developer using Java 8 (or later), Spring framework and micro services as Springboot applications
Proven experience in asynchronous programming, JMS, Amazon cloud services and test automation frameworks
Coding best practices (like DRY etc) are part of your mindset
Experience in IT security incl PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) is a great plus, so are skills in React, ELK/Kibana and Grafana
Fluent in English - both written and spoken. Preferably Swedish on at least B1 level
Valid work-permit for Sweden, if not EU-citizen



What can we offer you?
You will be part of a team that creates great results through amazing people, strong relationships and a high-performance culture. We are of course using the latest technologies delivering a very modern micro service-based service platform hosted in the cloud. We use agile methods and as we are adopting the DevOps model your work will cover a broad spectrum, all the way from developing prototypes of future world class applications to maintenance and operation of the existing ones.


Our main hub and headquarter is in Lindholmen Science Park in Gothenburg, a vibrant area that lives and breathes new technology like IoT, autonomous driving, electro mobility and digitalization. At the moment, we are working remotely. After Covid-19 we plan a flexible approach where co-workers may combine work on-site and remote. Each manager, together with the team, decide the best setup for the team in regards of meetings and need to meet face-to-face (F2F) and possible other mandatory meetings in the office.


Want to know more? Please contact:
Ulf Jacobson-Wahlberg, Line Manager, +46 765 535403
Annika Öhlander, Line Manager, +46 765 538663


Please send us your application as soon as possible, we will evaluate candidates continuously!


Welcome to the heart of connectivity at Volvo Group Connected Solutions!