Lead Engineer - Java

What You Will Do

• Work on specific problem spaces critical to Klarna’s needs, with opportunities to switch teams as both you and our fast-paced business evolve.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based backend services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Utilize cloud technologies, primarily AWS, to develop and deploy services.
• Engage in the full project lifecycle—from conception to deployment and beyond—ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Klarna to align on integration strategies and optimize system architecture.
• Drive an engineering culture within the team, emphasizing innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential issues in our distributed and financial systems.
• Work in small autonomous teams with short release cycles.
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