Senior Software 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.

Are you ready to be a part of this transformative journey? We are on the lookout for curious and creative minds who aspire to drive digital change. At Volvo Cars, your innovative thinking will not only shape the future of automotive technology but also contribute to a more sustainable, safe, and convenient world.

Join us at Volvo Cars, where your ideas have the power to transform the way we move and interact with our vehicles and the world around us. It's more than a job—it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of the automotive digital revolution.

What's in it for you?
Are you passionate about shaping the future of mobility? At Volvo Cars, we are on an ambitious journey to become a leading electric car company by 2030, and we need your expertise to get there. We are inviting a talented Senior Java Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in our technical strategy and growth.

Joining the Car Service Experience Cluster within our Commercial Digital area, you'll be instrumental in delivering a personalized, seamless, and cost-effective service experience to our customers. Your role is crucial in enabling various teams across the organization to access and utilize our platform effectively. This ensures an optimal experience for both our service technicians and content creators.

As a key player in our team, you will be at the heart of developing a robust data ecosystem that integrates multiple product teams and clusters. This is a unique opportunity to significantly impact an exciting point in our journey. Your contributions will help define the path forward for Volvo Cars as we write the next chapter in our storied history. Be a part of this transformative era and leave your mark on an industry in the midst of revolution!

What You’ll Do
As a key member of our team, you will be at the forefront of enhancing the experience of our content creators. Your primary focus will be on developing sophisticated backend services, utilizing REST APIs and Graph Federation. You'll employ Java and SpringBoot as the foundational technologies for creating these services.

Your expertise will also extend to monitoring and dashboard development, where you will leverage tools like Kibana and Grafana. In deploying applications, you will navigate Kubernetes clusters, integrating modern tools such as GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Jaeger, and Prometheus. Moreover, Kafka will be your go-to platform for event streaming.

Collaboration is at the core of what we do. You'll be working alongside other engineers within a cross-functional team, where your contributions will not only enhance our digital offerings but also drive the overall success of our projects. Your role is pivotal in shaping an innovative, efficient, and user-focused digital environment at Volvo Cars.

You and your skills
We believe that you….
* Profound experience in backend development, with a particular focus on Java.
* Comfort in working within an information platform environment that is enhanced with Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud technologies.
* A deep understanding of microservices architecture and Graph Federation. If you have front-end development skills, that's a great additional asset.
* Familiarity with engineering best practices, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and scalable design.
* Proficiency in database technologies, including both SQL and NoSQL systems, allowing for efficient data storage, retrieval, and management.
* Ability to embrace and advocate for engineering excellence, drive efforts towards continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), and maintain high standards in code review processes.

We offer our employees excellent benefits such as:
Plenty of leave to let you take time off for what is most important in life.
At Volvo Car Group, all new parents receive additional compensation while on parental leave
Collective Agreement and ITP pensions
An annual allowance to be spent on your health and wellbeing.
Embrace a hybrid way of working, offering flexibility and work-life balance.