Senior Software Engineer

KUBO; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

KUBO in Gothenburg, Sweden seeks a Senior Software Engineer / Python Developer to build scalable backend services in the cloud, primarily using Python on AWS, and to shape the next generation of connected vehicle and EV charging solutions.

You will collaborate with a small multidisciplinary team to translate product needs into robust APIs, ensure quality through testing and code reviews, and help drive production readiness and security in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python development for backend services
• Experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures
• Strong API design and data modeling skills
• Familiarity with EV charging domains and roaming standards (OCPI) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve backend services in Python on AWS
• Develop integrations across vehicle data, charging networks, and partner systems
• Translate product requirements into robust technical solutions with cross-functional teams
• Contribute to service architecture, APIs, data flows and security
• Write tests, participate in code reviews and improve development workflows
• Prepare the service for production and operational readiness in collaboration with partners

Skills

Python

AWS

Backend development

Java

OCPI

EV charging

API design

Job description

Would you like to make public EV charging simpler through connected digital services? We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer/ Python Developer to help build a service connecting vehicles, charging infrastructure and service providers. You will join a small, experienced team, helping bring an evolving product into customer use and shaping its continued development.

Key responsibilities

• Build and evolve backend services in Python on AWS, focusing on clear, maintainable and dependable software.
• Develop integrations connecting vehicle data, charging networks, service providers and customer systems.
• Translate product requirements and partner use cases into practical technical solutions, working closely with engineers, architects and product stakeholders.
• Help shape the service architecture, APIs, data flows and security approach as the product develops.
• Write tests, participate in code reviews and improve development workflows to support confident delivery.
• Prepare the service for production and broader customer use, strengthening reliability and operational readiness in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong professional experience in backend software development, with Python as a core skill; Java experience would be an advantage.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and building cloud-based services.
• Sound software engineering practices, including automated testing, code review and maintainable system design.
• Confidence taking initiative, discussing technical trade-offs and contributing across a codebase within a small team.
• Clear communication skills and experience collaborating with external partners and cross-functional stakeholders in an international environment.
• An interest in connected vehicles and digital services; experience with EV charging, roaming standards such as OCPI, charging infrastructure, telematics or cross-organisational integrations would be an advantage.

Conditions

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Work Model: Hybrid – at least 2 days per week in the office

Start Date: 11 January 2027