Backend Developer in .NET

Do you want to develop digital services that make a real difference for people in the job market? We are looking for an experienced backend developer in .NET who wants to help job seekers and employers connect through innovative solutions. With us, you will work in a modern technical environment and be part of a team where your skills make a difference every day. Together, we will get Sweden to work. Do you want to be one of us?

Section's/Unit's Mission

The Digital Services department is part of the agency's IT organization, and we are responsible for the Swedish Public Employment Service's customer interactions in our digital channels. In the Digital Matching unit, we build digital services that are used for job seekers and employers to find each other. You will be part of a team that builds digital services related to employment support, helping those furthest from the job market. The team consists of web developers, UX designers, product owners, scrum masters, testers, and more.

Job Description

We are now looking for an experienced backend developer in .NET who has worked in the role for a few years. As a senior backend developer, you have the ability to lead technical decision-making and guide junior developers. You have strong problem-solving skills and good communication skills towards both technical and non-technical team members. You are responsible for ensuring that our solutions maintain good quality, are cohesive, and follow the architectural guidelines in place. In addition to being analytical, you need to be good at communicating your message in a pedagogical and engaging way.

Our Offer

The Swedish Public Employment Service is a large organization with numerous career paths, both strategic and technical, within the IT field. It is a good breeding ground for those who want to continue developing and growing. The position is a permanent full-time employment that may begin with a six-month probationary period. The place of employment is Solna, Stockholm.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a workplace where we value the balance between work and private life. You will have access to a generous vacation agreement, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work remotely up to 49 percent on an annual basis. We also include wellness during working hours and a favorable wellness allowance.

As an employee of the Swedish Public Employment Service, you also have access to professional development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and for society as a whole.

Basic Requirements for the Position

• At least five years of documented experience in backend development in .NET and C# in complex development environments with many system integrations, as well as experience working in agile development teams
• At least three years of documented experience working with RedHat Openshift
• At least two years of documented experience with Kibana
• Good ability to express yourself in spoken and written Swedish

Other Qualifications for the Position

• Overall architectural knowledge and the ability to lead technical decisions and communicate them within the team, as well as the ability to communicate with stakeholders.
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Jenkins
• Experience with SOAP/REST
• Frontend development in Angular, React, or similar frameworks
• Backend development in Java
• Web development in a government agency or other politically governed organization

The state value base guides us in our daily work. As an employee with us, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, as well as contribute to maintaining and strengthening trust in our agency.

In addition to these qualifications, you have personal abilities and tendencies to work in accordance with the Swedish Public Employment Service's employee and leadership principles:

• Employees at the Swedish Public Employment Service:
• Take responsibility for their work performance and their contribution to the whole
• Adapt to change and unforeseen events
• Initiate development and contribute to improvement

Application

Does this sound like a position for you? Welcome with your application by April 2, 2025.

Attach your CV where you specify years, months, and tasks for each employment, as well as certificates that support the requirements for education and/or work experience in your application. It is important that you answer the selection questions in detail and truthfully, so that we get a clear picture of your experience. If the requested information is not provided, you risk being excluded from the selection. You do not need to send a personal letter.

During the recruitment process, selection tests may occur. We will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process. More about our recruitment process.

If you have protected personal information, contact the recruitment partner named in the advertisement for assistance in submitting your application.

We actively work to be an agency free from discrimination. It is important to us that all competencies are utilized, and we welcome all applicants. We view positively if you have knowledge of any of our national minority languages.

Welcome to the job that gets Sweden to work! Here you work on the government's mission for a job market that helps people move forward. We unlock opportunities so that job seekers find employment and employers find their next employee. To achieve the goal, we need to collaborate, both within the agency and with various external actors across the country. Together, we drive change, develop new working methods, and create solutions that allow Sweden to continue moving forward.