Arbetsbeskrivning

Job description

Randstad Digital is currently seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer for a consultant assignment at a global technology company based in Gothenburg.

In this role, you will join a forward-thinking DevOps team that works in agile two-week sprints and ten-week program increments. The team is diverse, innovative, and focused on future mobility solutions through high-quality, scalable backend systems. If you're passionate about modern backend architecture, cloud technology, and enjoy working in collaborative teams – this is the opportunity for you.

Other Information:

Work type: Hybrid – on-site presence required at Lindholmen in Gothenburg a few days per week

Start date: Flexible – this role will remain open during the summer, and we will review applications after the holiday period.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Java Backend Engineer, you will contribute to the development and evolution of connected backend services running in AWS. You’ll work in a fast-paced agile environment and collaborate closely with developers, testers, and cloud specialists to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable backend functionality.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Contribute to DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) in your daily work
• Work with technologies such as JMS, Relational Databases, Unix/Linux systems, and AWS (e.g., Lambda, Serverless, Node.js)
• Participate in team planning, pair programming, code reviews, and continuous improvement processes
• Support load testing, performance tuning, and scalable system design
• Collaborate in a hybrid working setup, with office presence required a few days per week at Lindholmen

being a consultant

Randstad Digital is your career partner in IT and digital enablement. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. As your digital enablement partner, we apply our talent-first approach to accelerate your digital journey, helping you unleash your potential and unlock unseen opportunities.

about randstad digital

Randstad Digital specializes in the field of IT and digital enablement, and is part of Randstad, a global talent leader with the vision to be the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Randstad operates in 39 markets and has approximately 40,000 employees. With this global network, in combination with our strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and jobs for you who are a specialist in IT. As a partner for talent and through our distinct specialization, we help people secure meaningful roles, develop relevant skills and find purpose and belonging in their workplace.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Java backend development
• Solid hands-on experience with Spring Boot, JMS, and relational databases
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in development teams
• Hands-on experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience with AWS (e.g., Serverless, Lambda, Node.js)

Preferred

• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with load testing and performance optimization
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD toolchains
• Familiarity with technologies such as Docker, CodePipeline, CDK
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative attitude

Meriting

• Experience with UDP, Binary SMS, sat-com, ASN.1
• Background in connected applications or the automotive/connectivity industry

About the company

Randstad

At Randstad, we see the possible in people. With business all over Sweden and in all areas of expertise, we help people find work that feels good, where they get the opportunity to develop and realize their true potential.

With close to 600 000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. Our mission is to become the world’s most valued working life partner. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technology, we support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call it Human Forward.