
Lead Engineer - Java
at Klarna
Posted 19 hours ago
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Lead the design, development and maintenance of Java/Spring Boot backend services focused on high performance, reliability and scalability. Work with AWS and PostgreSQL to build and operate distributed financial systems, owning projects end-to-end from conception to deployment. Collaborate across teams in small autonomous squads, drive engineering culture, and proactively identify and mitigate system issues.
What you will do
• Work on specific problem spaces critical to Klarna's needs, with opportunities to switch teams as both you and our fast-paced business evolve.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based backend services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Utilize cloud technologies, primarily AWS, to develop and deploy services.
• Engage in the full project lifecycle—from conception to deployment and beyond—ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Klarna to align on integration strategies and optimize system architecture.
• Drive an engineering culture within the team, emphasizing innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential issues in our distributed and financial systems.
• Work in small autonomous teams with short release cycles.
Who you are
• Proficient in Java and Spring Boot, with hands-on experience in backend development.
• Experienced in PostgreSQL and architecting and building robust systems.
• Skilled with cloud technologies, especially AWS.
• Adept in distributed and financial systems, capable of anticipating and mitigating issues preemptively.
• Independent, able to manage projects end-to-end and lead people effectively.
• A strong communicator, capable of interfacing with other teams and domains.
• Previously led a team, with a track record of building positive engineering cultures.
• Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English.
Awesome to have
• Knowledgeable in JavaScript and Node.js.
• Experience leading a diverse team of engineers across multiple locations.
• A visionary approach to anticipating the future needs of the team and the position.
Please include a CV in English.
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