Java Developer at the Swedish Food Agency

Do you want to use your skills as a software developer for something that makes a difference? At the Swedish Food Agency, we work with digital solutions that support one of society's most important missions – safe food for everyone. We are now looking for a Java developer who wants to work long-term with stable, mission-critical systems in an environment where technology and societal benefit go hand in hand.

Your Role

As a Java developer at the Swedish Food Agency, you will be part of a stable and established team that manages a mission-critical system. The system is in daily operation and provides important support for the agency's operational activities.

The role has a clear management focus and involves working with an existing Java-based system. You will work on troubleshooting, fixes, and further development of existing functionality to ensure stability and reliability over time. The work is conducted within clear frameworks and established methods, creating structure and predictability in everyday life.

Your Responsibilities

As a software developer, you will among other things:

• Manage and ensure stable operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the production environment
• Further develop and improve existing functionality
• Work with technical debt and gradual modernization
• Conduct refactoring and work on code quality
• Work with databases and data modeling
• Document systems, solutions, and changes
• Follow the technical developments in the field

Unit for Digitalization and IT

The position is located in the unit for digitalization and IT, which is responsible for developing, managing, and operating the Swedish Food Agency's IT systems.

You will be part of a development team with software developers, IT architects, testers, and requirements analysts, collaborating closely with both technical roles and the business.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in IT or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way
• At least three years of experience in Java development
• Experience in managing and further developing existing systems
• Experience working with legacy code and modernization
• Experience with databases and SQL
• Good knowledge of Java (SE and EE)
• Good knowledge of Spring Framework / Spring Boot
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., Oracle or PostgreSQL)
• Knowledge of Git and version control
• Very good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing

It is an advantage if you also have experience in:

• Working in the public sector
• Agile working methods
• REST API development
• CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar)
• Docker and containerization
• English in speech and writing

Your Personal Qualities

To thrive in this role, you are analytical, structured, and responsible. You have the ability to work long-term, manage complex systems, and take overall responsibility for quality and stability.

You collaborate well with others, are eager to share your knowledge, and have an interest in understanding both technology and the business.

Welcome to Contact Us

You are welcome to contact the recruiting manager David Foster. The representative for Saco-S is Shara Unneberg and for ST Anders Staffas. All can be reached through our switchboard at tel. 018-17 55 00.

The application deadline is 2026-02-08. Apply via the job advertisement on Lediga jobb (livsmedelsverket.se), marking your application with diary number 2026/00502. The application must be written in Swedish.

More Information About the Position

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time. We apply a 6-month probationary period.

Start date: Immediately or by agreement

Organizational affiliation: Unit for Digitalization and IT

Location: Uppsala

All permanent staff at the Swedish Food Agency are assigned to the agency in case of war.

Before the Interview

Bring grades, certificates, and ID documents that support your application to a possible interview.

Welcome with your application!

This recruitment is conducted entirely through the Swedish Food Agency. Therefore, we kindly ask for no phone calls from recruitment companies and advertisement sellers.

We base our assessment on the information provided in the application documents, so please be clear in describing how you meet the qualifications.

Why the Swedish Food Agency

Food and drinking water affect everyone in one way or another, and the interest in both food itself and the work of the Swedish Food Agency is very high.

At the Swedish Food Agency, we contribute to ensuring that food and drinking water are safe for Swedish consumers, that no one is misled about what food contains, and to sustainable food consumption. The Swedish Food Agency is involved in building Sweden's civil defense and plays a key role in a robust food and drinking water supply.

At the Swedish Food Agency, we work efficiently and with quality assurance, and all employees, leaders, and managers take joint responsibility for the agency's mission and development from a holistic perspective. Through our shared leadership, we promote engagement and learning.