Do you want to help develop systems that make society function?

Join us and become part of a team that values technology and innovation.

You will work on developing the population registration applications – solutions that make a real difference for all of Sweden, while also having the opportunity to grow and develop. Be part of making society possible!

About the job

You will work with system development in an agile development team where you collectively are responsible for the team's deliveries while also considering the whole and contributing to a well-functioning society. You have the freedom to organize your work within the team and work together towards a common goal. The team is cross-functional and there is an opportunity to delve into different areas. We have a long-term mission and focus on sustainable, future-proof solutions with minimized technical debt. The societal benefit is always in focus. We are currently undergoing a system renewal where we are introducing modern technology and developing our architecture. The development environment includes Red Hat OpenShift, Java, Spring Boot, and React. You will work on problem-solving and writing code that matters to many.

With us, you will have the opportunity for continuous development and learning in your work. We actively work with skills and technology development through, for example, innovation sprints. As a system developer with us, you will work alongside experienced colleagues, which gives you good opportunities to both broaden your technical skills and deepen your expertise in specific areas. Thanks to being a large IT organization, we can offer good opportunities for internal mobility. It is important for us that you have a balance between work and leisure, and we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partially from home. You will receive a wellness hour each week and wellness benefits.

The IT department at 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 belong to a competent team in the IT development unit for people and property, located in Umeå, where we have about 200 employees in the IT department. Our office is located at Östra Station in Umeå.

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 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:

• have good collaboration skills, be helpful, and have a good demeanor
• have the ability and willingness to learn new things, be flexible, and open to change
• have good problem-solving skills, see patterns, and be able to make delimitations
• be goal-oriented and contribute to achieving the purpose of the organization
• have the ability to take initiative, find new solutions, and drive ideas to implementation
• express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish.

You should also have:

• relevant post-secondary education in IT, or several years of relevant work experience in the IT field
• several years of current and relevant work experience as a system developer or similar roles that the employer deems relevant

It is desirable that you have several years of current and relevant experience working with object-oriented programming languages. It is also desirable that you have relevant experience working according to agile methods.

Good to know

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 further. Interviews are planned to be conducted during weeks 5 and 6.

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 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 please do not include one in your application.

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.