Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Description:

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team.

What you will work on:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement a platform that supports infrastructure as code across the organization.
• Develop and maintain Kubernetes operators (typically in Golang) and backend services (in Java) to enhance platform capabilities.
• Create utilities and scripts in Python and Bash, and build analytics data pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Manage declaratively structured infrastructure with YAML to ensure efficient operations.
• Partner closely with sister platform squads to align objectives and best practices, contributing to an autonomous team environment.
• Foster an inclusive culture that encourages individual growth and allows team members to bring their whole selves to work.

What you bring:

• Proven experience as a team player within an autonomous, cross-functional team, with expertise in designing, analyzing, optimizing code, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, GKE, and Google Cloud Platform, with hands-on experience in deploying and operating services on Linux.
• Strong passion for infrastructure as code, with the ability to leverage scripting languages for effective integration of various components.
• Experience in developing distributed, high-performance services, with a solid command of Java and/or Go.
• A systematic problem-solving approach combined with effective communication skills and a strong drive for continuous improvement.
• Enthusiasm for working in an environment that emphasizes learning, experimentation, and rapid iteration.

Meritorious:

• A strong engineering background, preferably with an MSc in engineering or a related field.
• Experience in extending Kubernetes, including writing or maintaining Kubernetes operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).
• Previous experience within platform organizations is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a plus.