Senior Backend Engineer – 10509

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Assignment Description:
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team.
What you will work on:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement a platform that supports infrastructure as code across the organization.
Develop and maintain Kubernetes operators (typically in Golang) and backend services (in Java) to enhance platform capabilities.
Create utilities and scripts in Python and Bash, and build analytics data pipelines using Python and SQL.
Manage declaratively structured infrastructure with YAML to ensure efficient operations.
Partner closely with sister platform squads to align objectives and best practices, contributing to an autonomous team environment.
Foster an inclusive culture that encourages individual growth and allows team members to bring their whole selves to work.

What you bring:
Proven experience as a team player within an autonomous, cross-functional team, with expertise in designing, analyzing, optimizing code, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.
Proficiency in Kubernetes, GKE, and Google Cloud Platform, with hands-on experience in deploying and operating services on Linux.
Strong passion for infrastructure as code, with the ability to leverage scripting languages for effective integration of various components.
Experience in developing distributed, high-performance services, with a solid command of Java and/or Go.
A systematic problem-solving approach combined with effective communication skills and a strong drive for continuous improvement.
Enthusiasm for working in an environment that emphasizes learning, experimentation, and rapid iteration.

Meritorious:
A strong engineering background, preferably with an MSc in engineering or a related field.
Experience in extending Kubernetes, including writing or maintaining Kubernetes operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).
Previous experience within platform organizations is advantageous.
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a plus.