Senior Backend Engineer

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Senior Backend Developer

Software development that makes a difference
At Volvo Cars, we are making bold digital visions come true. We aim to lead in the automotive world by creating a digital ecosystem built around making our customers' lives less complicated. Now we are looking for curious, creative people who want to change the world through innovative thinking.

The team is located in Gothenburg, Stockholm and Lund, Sweden, and we also have teams in the US and in China. Many of the people you will be working with have experience from start-ups and global tech companies such as Spotify, Google, Ericsson, Microsoft, Tradera, Klarna and King.

About the team
The Car Communications Team is responsible for creating engaging experiences that communicate important information of things happening inside and around the car. We discover, design and implement  communication related features for different channels such as remote installation of over-the-air car updates.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Java and Kotlin. The ideal candidate will be a proactive individual capable of driving initiatives within the team and mentoring junior engineers. You will play a pivotal role in integrating and interfacing with various backend services across different teams, each employing distinct cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java/Kotlin code.
Lead the integration of backend services, ensuring seamless communication across different platforms and cloud technologies.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mobile developers, to create cohesive and scalable solutions.
Manage high-load event processing from Kafka queues, optimizing for performance and reliability.
Mentor junior engineers, guiding them in best practices and professional development.
Drive innovation and initiatives within the team, contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes and services.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proficient in Java and Kotlin with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming.
Experience with cloud technologies and various communication protocols.
Proven experience in handling high-load event processing, preferably with Kafka.
Experience creating services for mobile applications.
Strong experience in developing and integrating complex backend services.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working in a cross-functional team environment.
Prior experience in mentoring and leading junior team members.

We offer our employees excellent benefits such as:
Plenty of leave to let you take time off for what's most important in life.
At Volvo Car Group, all new parents with one year’s active permanent service now receive 24 weeks of parental leave, paid at 80 percent of their base pay.
Collective Agreement and ITP pensions.
An annual allowance to spend on your health and wellbeing.

Location: Stockholm/Gothenburg/Lund(Hybrid)

How to learn more and apply?
Does this sound like your next goal? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter no later than 31st December 2023.  Please note that due to GDPR, we can’t accept applications via email. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Keerthi Veeraraghavan via keerthi.veeraraghavan@volvocars.com.