Software Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong AWS, Kubernetes, and DevOps expertise.

  • Assignment description and main responsibilities
  • Cloud Architecture & Strategy
    • Design and implement cloud-based solutions on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
    • Develop architecture roadmaps and cloud strategies, leveraging AWS services like Amazon EKS, AWS Lambda, Amazon ECS, and AWS Elastic Beanstalk.
    • Create and enforce cloud architecture best practices and governance policies.
    • Evaluate new AWS services and continuously improve existing architectures.

  • Java Development
    • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java applications using frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate.
    • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to industry best practices.
    • Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
    • Develop RESTful APIs and microservices for cloud-native solutions.

  • Kubernetes and Containerization
    • Lead the deployment and management of containerized applications using Amazon EKS.
    • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines with tools like AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Argo CD.
    • Optimize Kubernetes clusters for scalability, security, and high availability.
    • Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, Amazon CloudWatch, and AWS OpenSearch.
    • Ensure best practices in container security, networking, and orchestration.

  • Integration & DevOps
    • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
    • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for streamlined deployments using GitHub Actions.
    • Collaborate with DevOps teams to enhance automation and operational efficiency.
  • Competence requirements:
    • Expertise in Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate.
    • Strong experience with AWS cloud services.
    • Proficiency in designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters on AWS.
    • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, Maven, GitHub Actions.
    • Strong knowledge of Docker and microservices architecture.
    • Experience with Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
    • Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and networking (VPC, Security Groups, IAM).
  • Other requirements:
    • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
    • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
  • Start date: 2026-08-01

    End date: 2026-12-31

    Location: Polestar HQ, Gotenburg, Sweden

    Scope: Full time

    Please note! We offer continuously. That means that we sometimes remove the assignments before deadline. If you are interested we recommend that you apply immediately.

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  • Locations: Gothenburg
  • Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, Docker, GitHub Actions, Java, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform