Lead Software Engineer I

PowerToFly; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 655,236 - 982,854; Full time

Job summary

PowerToFly is seeking a Lead Full Stack Developer in Göteborg, Sweden. This hybrid role requires at least 10 years of experience in Java/J2EE or Scala development and strong knowledge of modern frameworks like Angular or ReactJS.

The ideal candidate will take on responsibilities like developing web applications, integrating with databases, and leading junior developers. Proficiency in English and Swedish, along with European citizenship, is a must.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of professional experience in Java/J2EE or Scala development.
• Strong knowledge of Angular or ReactJS for frontend development.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Good knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with message queues such as RabbitMQ.
• Full professional English and Swedish language skills.
• Swedish or European citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end web applications using Java and modern frontend frameworks.
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers.
• Implement automated testing as an integrated part of delivery.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Integrate with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and deploy applications to cloud platforms.
• Ensure application security and data protection.

Skills

Java/J2EE or Scala development

Angular or ReactJS

RESTful API design

SQL and NoSQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Dutch or European citizenship

Job description

About the Role

As a Lead Full Stack Developer, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end web applications using Java and modern frontend frameworks.
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers.
• Implement automated testing as an integrated part of delivery.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Integrate with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and S3.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and deploy applications to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Ensure application security and data protection.

About You

You are a good fit for the Lead Full Stack Developer role if you meet the following requirements:

• At least 10 years of professional experience in Java/J2EE or Scala development.
• Strong knowledge of Angular or ReactJS for frontend development.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Good knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with message queues such as RabbitMQ.
• Full professional English and Swedish language skills.
• Swedish or European citizenship required.

Employment Type

This is a hybrid position. We apply a policy requiring at least three working days per week in the office.