Senior Application Developer – Volvo Group Connected Solutions

Do you want to be part of a global organisation 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 tagline. If this sounds interesting to you, keep on reading!


At Volvo Group Connected Solutions we work at the forefront of connectivity with data from over
1 000 000 Volvo Group customer assets globally. Together with customers, partners and the Volvo Group we create real value, not only for our customers but also for society at large.


This is us, your new colleagues


Our Technology team manages the development and maintenance of our global connectivity platform – and your experience is needed.
We are now looking for an experienced Application Developer who would like to work with development practices for 400+ developers. This means hands-on support to new colleagues as well as continuously evaluating our recommended way of working and preferred toolset.


The role
Be responsible for our development practices, i e how to set up a computer to be used for development work in Volvo Group Connected Solutions platform and services.
Drive continuous improvement of the way of working for better quality, functionality, cost effectiveness, etc.
Keep track of and evaluate new tools and techniques to be included in the preferred toolset.
Continuously reflect upon how we are doing things and where we can improve and make sure that is reflected in our roadmap.

Your profile


We are looking for a person who would like to use their experience as a SW developer to focus on improving the everyday work situation for their colleagues in a hands-on way. This requires good subject matter knowledge as well as pedagogical skills and a true drive to understand and remove obstacles to an efficient way of working.


Your personality is your major reason for success, but we think you have:
A university degree in software engineering, computer science or similar
Several years’ worth of working experience as a software developer, but we also recognize experience through own hobby projects
Skilled in Java, Linux and basic knowledge in network techniques
Knowledge in asynchronous programming, JMS, ActiveMQ, microservice architecture, cloud services and test automation.
Fluent in English - both written and spoken
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 microservices-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 managing the lifecycle 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, electromobility and digitalization.


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


Want to know more? Contact us!


Please contact Helena Antbäck, Line Manager, +46 31 3227166


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.