Lead Engineer - Java
Workplace: STOCKHOLM, Sverige
Expires: August 13, 2025
Lead Engineer position specializing in Java backend development at Klarna Bank AB, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and reliable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS cloud technologies. Responsibilities include leading projects, collaborating across teams, driving engineering culture, and ensuring high performance and innovation in a fast-paced fintech environment.
Main requirements:
- Proficient in Java and Spring Boot
- Experience with PostgreSQL and system architecture
- Skilled in AWS cloud technologies
- Knowledgeable in distributed and financial systems
- Ability to lead projects end-to-end and manage teams
- Strong communication skills in English
- Experience leading teams and building engineering culture
- Analytical and strategic thinking abilities
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Ability to navigate organizational dynamics and build consensus
Responsibilities:
- Lead design, development, and maintenance of Java backend services
- Utilize AWS cloud for service development and deployment
- Engage in full project lifecycle from conception to deployment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on integration and architecture
- Drive engineering culture emphasizing innovation and quality
- Identify and mitigate issues in distributed and financial systems
- Work in small autonomous teams with short release cycles
- Mentor engineers and support career growth
- Shape technological direction through strategic planning
Required hard skills:
- Java
- Spring Boot
- PostgreSQL
- AWS
- Backend development
- Distributed systems
- Financial systems knowledge
Recommended hard skills:
- System architecture
- Cloud deployment strategies
- Project management
Soft skills:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Strategic thinking
- Analytical skills
- Collaboration
- Mentoring
- Consensus building
Coding languages:
- Java
Frameworks:
- Spring Boot
Natural languages:
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Innovation focus
- Continuous learning
- Team leadership
- Cross-team collaboration
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