Java Systems Developer with DevOps Focus in Kalix

Every year, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency makes 21 million decisions that affect people's lives and society as a whole. We disburse approximately 260 billion kronor annually. These are taxpayer funds we are responsible for. That is a significant responsibility. Therefore, we think innovatively and use the latest technology to simplify, improve, develop, and deliver IT services for Swedish social insurance. Welcome to one of Sweden's largest IT departments. The IT development units in Luleå and Kalix are in an exciting development phase where the Swedish Social Insurance Agency continues to lead in methods, tools, and work approaches. Here, several delivery areas collaborate to develop and manage IT solutions critical to society, including labor market support, pensions, and external information exchange and data management. At our offices in Luleå and Kalix, just over 100 employees work, with the majority being systems developers. You will work with complex systems in close collaboration with experienced colleagues in agile teams, where modern systems development is combined with stable and well-thought-out work practices. Here, technical responsibility, quality, security, and automation are central to daily work, and as a developer you have the opportunity to influence solutions used by large parts of society every day. Development, Java, DevOps, Automation, and Infrastructure We are looking for someone with Java experience who thrives in a work environment where development, operations, and infrastructure collaborate. You have an interest in the entire chain from code and testing to deployment, monitoring, and operations. As a systems developer with us, you become an important part of a team-based environment where collaboration, shared responsibility, and technical quality are central. You work closely with other developers, architects, and business-facing roles to solve complex problems and build robust solutions that endure over time. In this role, you participate in the entire DevOps cycle. This means you do not stop at implementation, but are involved from analysis and design through automated build and delivery workflows, container-based platforms, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our applications and technical environments. You have the ability to take a broader perspective and understand the interplay between applications, infrastructure, and operations. Here you work with solutions where availability, security, performance, automation, and management are key. We value a technically curious approach where automation, Infrastructure as Code, container technology, and modern DevOps principles are used to create sustainable and future-proof solutions. The position involves handling classified information, which places high demands on proper handling. Therefore, it is important that you have strong security awareness. It is a job for someone who wants to take responsibility and make a difference. We are looking for someone who has a university degree or experience and qualifications that can be proven equivalent has experience in systems development in Java or equivalent programming language has experience with or interest in working closely with operations, infrastructure, and technical platforms takes initiative independently and takes responsibility for achieving good results collaborates effectively with others to reach common goals has a systematic and thorough work approach can understand and analyze complex issues has good communication skills, both verbal and written has good knowledge of Swedish, both verbal and written. It is an advantage if you have experience with or good understanding of DevOps work practices and tools experience with or knowledge of container technology experience with or knowledge of GitOps experience with CI/CD and automated build and delivery workflows experience with or knowledge of Infrastructure as Code experience with monitoring, log management, or troubleshooting in production environments. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. Other Information Several positions on a permanent basis, full-time, with start date by agreement. A trial period may apply. Certain positions with us involve participation in security-sensitive activities. To be hired for such a position, a passed security vetting in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) is required. In accordance with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's security guidelines, background checks are conducted in this recruitment. Possibility for remote work exists if the work permits. In this recruitment, work psychological tests may be used as part of the selection process. Work location: Kalix. Want to know more about the Swedish Social Insurance Agency as an employer? Visit https://www.forsakringskassan.se/om-forsakringskassan/jobba-hos-oss Contact Persons Manager: Kristina Nordlund, Tel: 010-114 79 83 (for questions about the position). HR Specialist: Ahmad Mohsen [email protected] Tel: 010-113 45 24 (for questions about the recruitment process). Union representatives: ST Peter Lampinen, Saco-S Kenneth Kullbrandt, Seko Eliza Grundström. These can be reached via our switchboard 08-786 90 00. Application Welcome to submit your application by September 7, 2026. When you apply, please attach your CV. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment; instead, you will answer a number of selection questions relevant to the position. Upload your diplomas, grades, and certificates with your application. If you have protected personal information or no access to Bank ID, please call the HR specialist named in this notice, and we will help you submit your application. In everything we do, we will act based on the principle of equal human worth, legal certainty, and good service.

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