Do you want to use your problem-solving skills and write code that matters to many?

You will have the opportunity to develop while contributing to the public good.

About the job

The Swedish Tax Agency has high ambitions to contribute to the digital transformation taking place in Sweden. The IT department of the Swedish Tax Agency is one of the largest in Sweden with around 1700 employees responsible for the development, operation, and management of the agency's IT landscape.

In the IT department, we develop, among other things, digital infrastructure for other authorities and for all of Sweden, and we also collaborate with other authorities. AI solutions for faster and more efficient handling of information, solutions for handling VAT and employer contributions, as well as data warehouses for sharper analyses and better governance.

We work agilely with the support of the SAFe framework, and you will be part of influencing this transformation journey. You will work in a team where you collectively are responsible for both development and management. You will have the opportunity for varied tasks with development environments that encompass several generations of technology, platforms, and tools.

The Swedish Tax Agency is transitioning to a new technical platform based on RHEL and OCP. In the role of software developer, there is an opportunity to develop within container technology. Together with your colleagues, you will enjoy your work while contributing to the public good. We are a large IT department that offers you development opportunities both in depth and breadth. You have flexible working hours, and it is a given for us that you maintain a balance between work and leisure.

The IT department of the Swedish Tax Agency actively works to promote an inclusive workplace characterized by equality and diversity, where all employees have equal opportunities to contribute and develop. Read more at Swedish Tax Agency (https://skatteverket.se/omoss/jobbahososs/jobbamedithososs.4.13948c0e18e810bfa0c55ba.html).

You will be based in Sundbyberg.

About you

To do a good job and thrive with us at the Swedish Tax Agency, you need to be attentive, think innovatively, and take responsibility. Good judgment and an understanding of legal security and safety are important in the work. You should also adhere to our employee policy (https://skatteverket.se/medarbetarpolicy).

In this job, you should:

• be results-oriented and ensure both the group's and your own performance
• act consciously and professionally based on good self-awareness
• have the ability and willingness to learn new things, be flexible, and adapt to changes
• have good collaboration skills, be helpful, and have a good attitude
• have good communication skills in spoken and written Swedish
• be able to analyze information flows, see connections, patterns, and make delimitations.

You should also have:

• post-secondary education in IT or equivalent work experience that the employer deems relevant
• several years of current and relevant work experience in programming in Java.

It is desirable that you have experience with GIT, Springboot, OCP, integration, and/or automated testing.

Good to know

The employment is permanent and may start with a six-month probationary period.

Employment with us may involve placement in a security class. A security review with a background check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may therefore be conducted before a decision on employment. For some of our tasks in the security class, Swedish citizenship is required.

At Swedish Tax Agency (https://skatteverket.se/jobb), you can read about our societal role, the benefits of working with us, and how to apply for our jobs.

When you apply, please attach your CV. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment, so you should not include one in your application.

The responsible contact persons have limited availability during the holiday period. If you wish to contact any of us, please email us and we will assist you. Interviews are planned to be conducted during weeks 4-6.

Welcome with your application!

The Swedish Tax Agency has a societal role. Our work affects all individuals and businesses, and through our mission, we contribute to a well-functioning society. Our development is customer-driven, and we collaborate with others to create effective solutions. Together, we make society possible.