Software Developer at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now looking for more employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society will be safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, remand facilities, and client transport.

Do you want to contribute to a safer society? Our IT department is undertaking a major initiative focused on a digital correctional service. Together, we work to create conditions and solutions that make a difference in our operations. The IT department is experiencing strong growth. With us, you will have good opportunities to grow and develop your skills based on your conditions and areas of interest. We are looking for someone with a strong interest in IT, knowledge that can enrich our digitalization journey, and who wants to make a difference in society within your profession.

Today, we have five development teams working on the development and management of KVR (Correctional Services Register), which is the system support for the administration of client information. KVR has a large number of unique users per day and is the most used system support in the daily operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Software Developer, you will be part of a development team consisting of other Software Developers, System Architects, Requirements Analysts, Testers, and UX Designers. In the team, you will collectively be responsible for maintaining existing IT components and developing new ones. The team is responsible for monitoring its applications and services, providing third-line support, and supporting our end users. The team works according to the agile Scrum method and has the opportunity to continuously improve its working methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who works well with others and listens to your colleagues in a responsive and smooth manner. You are someone who takes initiative, starts activities, and achieves results. Furthermore, we see that you take responsibility for your tasks, structure your work, and drive your processes independently. You also have the ability to easily adapt to changing circumstances.

It is important for us that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of people, respect for the individual, and belief in people's will and ability to develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute to ensuring that everyone is treated equally through your approach. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, software engineering, or similar, or other education combined with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Work experience in software development in projects, assignments, and management
• Experience working in teams
• Experience with agile methodologies
• Ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish
• Good knowledge of .Net, C#
• Experience with development tools (e.g., VS, Azure DevOps, GIT)
• Experience working in software development teams according to agile methods

It is a merit if you have:

• Previously worked with software development in a government agency
• Experience with Scrum
• Experience with DevOps
• Experience with Continuous Delivery
• Experience writing automated tests
• Experience with VB.Net
• Experience with Blazor

OTHER

We have high demands on our employees' security and confidentiality awareness. To work with us, you need to undergo a security review in accordance with the Security Protection Act. The position is classified, and a security review including an interview and background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. During the security review, you will be investigated as a person, your background, and your relationships from a security perspective. You need to be a Swedish citizen but may have a foreign background. You will receive more information about the security review during your job interview. Read more about the security review at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

The position may involve military placement at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about military placement at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/)

Probationary employment may be applied.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

To submit your application, click on the application link in the advertisement. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed to Visma Recruit. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person indicated in the advertisement.

We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.