Full Stack Developer at IT Department, University of Gothenburg

Göteborgs Universitet · plný úvazek

Göteborgs universitet, box 100, Göteborg, Švédsko

University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse expertise. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. We are looking for a versatile, self-driven developer who wants to help shape the future of IT support in a dynamic environment at one of Sweden's larger universities. What we offer you A meaningful workplace where we together contribute to education and research that serves society. A varied and developmental job where you get the opportunity to work with modern technologies in a team with engaged and experienced colleagues. We work agile and have a broad range of technical environments, which provides opportunities to develop and learn new things. About the workplace You will become part of the IT Department at University of Gothenburg, which consists of approximately 150 employees and consultants distributed across several sections. You will belong to the IT Development section, where approximately 25 developers work with a broad spectrum of technologies, including Java, Python, React, C#, .NET, PHP/Drupal, and container solutions in Kubernetes and OpenShift. Our environments also include Microsoft Azure and SharePoint. We work in agile teams with a focus on collaboration, participation, and learning. The workplace is centrally located in Gothenburg and we offer the possibility to work partially remotely. Responsibilities About the role You will work with both frontend and backend in a complex technical environment. The work includes development and maintenance of web solutions, integrations, and APIs, as well as technical improvements. Here you will work in an operation where AI, security, and new ways of working are rapidly changing the developer role. You will become part of a team that explores how AI-assisted development, automation, and modern tools can create real value—while maintaining high standards for quality, information security, and long-term sustainability. You will initially work in our web team with Drupal, PHP, and React. The role is broad and flexible, and based on the department's needs, you may over time also work in other development teams. You will contribute both operatively in development and to how we develop our working methods. For us, development is not just about code. It's about combining technology, quality, security, and business value—with the user's needs in focus. Qualifications About you We place great importance on personal suitability. To succeed in the role, you are unpretentious and collaboration-oriented and contribute to open and constructive cooperation. You are flexible and confident even when conditions and priorities change. You work independently, take responsibility and initiative, and at the same time are curious about new technologies and working methods. You enjoy thinking beyond the code itself, have an easy time understanding new contexts, and are driven by understanding needs and problems in depth. You have an analytical and solution-oriented approach and are comfortable with both clearly defined tasks and open-ended problems. You see technical opportunities and are driven to understand the department's and users' needs and convert them into robust, sustainable, and secure technical solutions. To succeed in the role, you need to have the following qualifications: Post-secondary or academic education in IT with a focus on programming and development, or other education combined with relevant work experience for the position that we consider equivalent. Good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish and English. Documented qualified several years of experience (approximately 4 years during the last 5 years) of system development in complex environments. Work experience and good knowledge of: Web development with JavaScript/TypeScript and at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, Python, Java, or C# AI-assisted development DevOps, CI/CD, and deployment Integrations and APIs Documented qualified experience (approximately 2 years) during the last three years of broad technical work in both frontend and backend. At least two years of experience with agile working methods. Meritorious Experience with Drupal development or other CMS. Experience with React. Experience with facilitating roles, such as Scrum Master. Experience and good knowledge of development in multiple programming languages and technical environments. Experience with container solutions in OpenShift or Kubernetes. Experience with requirements analysis. Experience with testing. Employment The employment is permanent, full-time (100%), positioned at the IT Department in central Gothenburg. Your job title will be IT Developer. Start date as soon as possible by agreement. A probationary period may apply. The University applies individual salary setting. Contact information for the position If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Section Manager Johannes Hannäs, email: [email protected], phone 070-160 54 75 Trade unions You can find trade union representatives at University of Gothenburg here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare Application You apply for the position via University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job posting and that it reaches the university no later than the final application deadline. Applications must be received no later than: 2026-10-18 The University actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization. The University applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the University is obligated to keep application documents for two years after the employment decision. If you as an applicant specifically request your documents back, they will be returned after the two years have elapsed; otherwise, they will be discarded. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a job advertisement seller: University of Gothenburg uses a contracted advertising agency in connection with recruitment of personnel. 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