Do you want to work with infrastructure critical to society and contribute solutions for Sweden's energy supply? At Svenska kraftnät, you'll have the opportunity to influence technology and architecture in a constantly growing system, working alongside a skilled and dedicated team.
About the Position
As a backend developer with a focus on Python, you'll be part of a development team responsible for further development and maintenance of an application for data collection and analysis from various operational environments.
The system is transitioning from project to operations during 2026, and the team will be built up progressively. You'll have the opportunity to influence technology choices, working methods, and architecture from an early stage.
The team currently consists of several roles, including developers, architects, UX designers, and testers, and works agile and closely together.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will among other things:
Participate in sprint planning and ongoing development work.
Develop solution proposals together with the team.
Develop and further develop backend functionality in Python.
Write robust, testable, and readable code with high quality.
Implement and maintain unit and integration tests.
Contribute to shared architecture decisions and technical guidelines.
Work on troubleshooting, improvements, and further development in operations.
Technology and Working Methods
The work includes among other things:
Backend development in Python (FastAPI).
Databases (relational databases such as PostgreSQL or equivalent).
Authentication and authorization solutions for web applications.
Logging, traceability, and audit logging.
CI/CD and pipelines in Azure DevOps Server.
Container technology (Docker, preferably Podman).
Code quality and analysis tools (for example SonarQube).
About You
We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment, and who is motivated by contributing to high-quality solutions with long-term sustainability.
You are structured in your approach, take responsibility for your deliverables, and have an interest in architecture and holistic perspective.
You should also uphold https://www.statskontoret.se/kunskapsstod-och-regler/forvaltningskultur/den-statliga-vardegrunden/.
In this recruitment, we place great importance on your personal qualities.
We're looking for you with a college or university degree in IT, or equivalent experience that Svenska kraftnät deems equivalent.
Other Requirements for the Position
At least 5 years of professional experience with Python development in backend applications.
Experience with database development (relational databases).
At least 3 years of experience with agile working methods, CI/CD, and DevOps.
Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, or GitLab.
At least 2 years of experience with: authentication solutions for web applications, logging and traceability (application and/or audit logging), unit and integration testing.
Good ability to communicate in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
Merits Include Experience With
Python development within data analysis or data processing.
Building CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
Code quality tools such as SonarQube.
Test automation.
Working in the energy market.
Industrial communication protocols.
Facilitating agile work (for example Scrum Master).
Good to Know
The position is located in Sundbyberg.
This is a permanent employment.
Application deadline is 2026-08-21.
Instead of attaching a personal letter to your application, you will answer a number of questions in the application form.
Individual salary setting applies and is done in accordance with the central salary agreements RALS/RALS-T.
https://www.svk.se/jobba-har/var-arbetsplats/formaner/
For questions, please contact the following people:
Sofia Liljeblad, recruiting manager, 010 489 2102
Carl Isaksson, recruitment coordinator, 010 489 2028
Annika Ingeborn, union representative SACO, 010 475 87 72
Erica Midfjäll, union representative ST, 010 475 87 31
You can also reach us via email: [email protected].
https://www.svk.se/jobba-har/
We decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sales representatives in connection with recruitment. We have procurement agreements that apply to Svenska kraftnät as a state agency.
Other Information
We place high demands on our employees' security and confidentiality awareness. Before employment, a security vetting is conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585), which includes a basic investigation and, if the employment concerns a position in a security class, the security vetting will also include a register check. For employment at Svenska kraftnät, Swedish citizenship may be required for certain positions. Employment includes an obligation to be allocated for wartime service. For more information on personnel security at Svenska kraftnät, see https://www.svk.se/sakerhet-och-beredskap/sakerhetsskydd/personalsakerhet.Do you want to work with infrastructure critical to society and contribute solutions for Sweden's energy supply? At Svenska kraftnät, you'll have the opportunity to influence technology and architecture in a constantly growing system, working alongside a skilled and dedicated team.
About the Position
As a backend developer with a focus on Python, you'll be part of a development team responsible for further development and maintenance of an application for data collection and analysis from various operational environments.
The system is transitioning from project to operations during 2026,…