Lead Engineer - Java
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About Us
At Klarna, our mission is to smooth commerce and make it easier and safer for people to shop and pay for their purchases. With our focus on customer obsession and commitment to transparency and accountability at the heart of everything we do, we are proud to be a trusted partner to 85 million consumers and 575,000 retailers across 45 markets.
Our amazing talented people and innovative technologies enable us to deliver this mission and we believe that we are making a positive impact on society and helping to drive the global economy forward.
What You Will Do
- Work on specific problem spaces critical to Klarna's needs, with opportunities to switch teams as both you and our fast-paced business evolve.
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based backend services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Utilize cloud technologies, primarily AWS, to develop and deploy services.
- Engage in the full project lifecycle—from conception to deployment and beyond, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional 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 hands-on 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 end-to-end 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 position.
Klarna's Compensation model and Equity Offering
At Klarna, our compensation package includes a base salary and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). To ensure fairness and maintain global market competitiveness, each role in a specific location has a set base salary. During the recruitment process, we will assess your skills and experience to determine which role is the best fit for you.
Our RSU program features a 4-year vesting schedule, allowing you to gradually become a shareholder in Klarna. Additionally, you may qualify for our Contribution-Based Reward (CBR) program, which recognizes and rewards significant contributions to our success.
Total Compensation: 934 980 SEK - 1 065 877 SEK
Closing
Please include a CV in English.
- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Klarna
Since 2005, Klarna has been on a mission to reimagine how consumers spend and save in their daily lives. We help people save time and money and reduce financial worry. With over 85 million global active users and 2.5 million transactions per day, our vision is a world where Klarna empowers everyone, everywhere, through seamless financial and commerce experiences—as a personalized, trusted assistant making financial empowerment effortless.
Over 575,000 global retail partners, including H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store.
Lead Engineer - Java
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