Lead Engineer - Java

About US

At Klarna we are on a mission to reshape the shopping experience. We believe in delivering services that are not just innovative but also straightforward and safe. Our engineering teams are at the heart of our mission driving the changes that impact our customers directly. As a Senior Engineer you will join a dynamic group that thrives on solving complex problems with creativity and collaboration.

What You Will Do: About US

• Work on specific problem spaces critical to Klarnas needs with opportunities to switch teams as both you and our fastpaced business evolve.
• Lead the design development and maintenance of Javabased backend services ensuring high performance reliability and scalability.
• Utilize cloud technologies primarily AWS to develop and deploy services.
• Engage in the full project lifecyclefrom conception to deployment and beyond ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specifications.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional 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 handson 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 endtoend 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 in leading a diverse team of engineers across multiple locations.
• A visionary approach to anticipating the future needs of the team and the role.