Lead Software Engineer

TL;DR

Lead Software Engineer (Java): Shaping the build and evolution of real-time, mission-critical, low-latency systems with an accent on object-oriented programming and communication protocols. Focus on working across multiple components of a complex system, collaborating with a cross-functional team, and tackling technical challenges that push the boundaries of performance and reliability.

Location: Must be in office in Stockholm, Sweden at least 3 days a week.

Company

hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimize new system features with a strong focus on performance and reliability.
• Actively contribute to architectural and design discussions.
• Deliver immediate value as an integrated member of the development team.
• Document new features and create clear test scenarios for QA, production support, and other stakeholders.
• Analyze system behavior and data to identify, diagnose, and resolve potential issues.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or dual-degree qualification in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Expert experience developing in Java for low-latency or real-time systems.
• Hands‑on experience with communication protocols and latency‑sensitive architectures.
• Proven track record working on complex, distributed information systems.
• Strong Linux experience.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure), including managed services for compute, storage, and networking.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and container orchestration using Kubernetes.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work setup.
• Modern and comfortable work environment with fresh fruit, snacks, and weekly Fika breaks.
• Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and annual equity grant.
• Pension plan.
• 32 paid vacation days and 6 additional days off per year.
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year.
• Health insurance, sports club membership reimbursement, and 24/7 mental health support.