Software Developer at FRA

At FRA, we work on something that no one else does in Sweden, and you can be a part of it. Regardless of your job role, we contribute to societal benefit through meaningful purposes — together we work on unique tasks for Sweden's security and integrity.

We offer interesting tasks with good opportunities for personal development, and we are convinced that a mix of people with different backgrounds creates a dynamic and creative work environment – our differences are our strength.

Do you want to contribute to societal benefit and support Sweden's independence in the world? We are now looking for a creative and analytical software developer to support FRA's intelligence operations. With us, you contribute to Sweden's security with tasks that you cannot do anywhere else. At FRA, every task is part of something bigger. If you are the one we are looking for, we can offer a varied job in a knowledge-intensive environment where you can make a difference every day.

Your Mission

As an Elixir developer, you belong to a unit within the Cyber Operations Department. The department has two main tasks; to help strengthen the protection against qualified IT attacks from abroad on critical societal functions in Sweden and to develop and deliver access and exploitation capabilities to the signals intelligence operations.

Your mission primarily involves working with software development. You work closely with users and design and develop new systems. You have deep knowledge of the field and also develop new methods. The work is characterized by continuous change and requires a strong interest in the field as well as a high degree of innovation. During working hours, there are opportunities for skills development and monitoring of the external environment so that you can contribute in ways that align with your knowledge and interests.

You work together with your team, but individual tasks also occur in the role. You share your knowledge and actively contribute to a good collaborative climate. Regardless of the work form, we offer a position where you will largely work independently and get to use your creativity and drive within your area of expertise.

You Can

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree comprising 300 credits in computer engineering or computer science, or another education that the employer deems equivalent
• Work experience in software development
• Very good knowledge of Elixir
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form

Furthermore, we consider it an advantage if you have an understanding of IT security.

You Are

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Personal maturity – Is secure, stable, and has self-awareness. Sees relationships in their proper perspective, distinguishes between the personal and the professional. Behaves in a manner that is adapted to the situation.
• Collaborative ability – Works well with others. Relates to them in a responsive and smooth manner. Listens, communicates, and resolves conflicts constructively.
• Structured – Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work effectively. Sets and adheres to deadlines.
• Problem-solving analytical ability – Works well with complex issues. Analyzes and breaks down problems into their components and solves complicated problems.

About FRA

FRA has the world as its arena where every task is part of something larger. In one way or another, you as an employee get to contribute to protecting Sweden's integrity and independence in the world. You are making a real difference every day.

Our mission as an intelligence agency is to protect Sweden against the most serious threats that can be directed against a society – military attacks, terrorism, and cyberattacks. We protect what is most important to us – our security, our democracy, and our way of life. We are experts in the cyber field and signals intelligence and a warning bell for military threats.

Since 2024, FRA has been leading the National Cyber Security Center, NCSC, whose mission is to develop and strengthen Sweden's ability to prevent, detect, and manage cyber threats.

As a new employee at FRA, you will receive extensive introductory training and continuous skills development, which gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and become even better at what you are passionate about. Our organization is multifaceted and consists of various competencies and personalities, where each individual has unique characteristics and conditions. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and safe. In addition to a stimulating work environment, we also offer an attractive benefits package, which you can read more about at www.fra.se. For more information about the National Cyber Security Center, visit www.ncsc.se.

For your safety. For our democracy. Every day. All year round.

More Information

The workplace is located near Drottningholm, about 10 minutes from Brommaplan. Swedish citizenship is a requirement as employment at FRA involves placement in a security class. Before employment, you will be security vetted in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Employment comes with an obligation to be placed in wartime. We apply a six-month probationary period. For more information, please contact recruitment via [email protected]. Union representatives can be reached at 010-557 46 00.

We accept applications via www.fra.se no later than 2026-02-15
Reference number 2025FRA1932-2.

As we have already made decisions regarding the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we kindly ask not to be contacted for additional offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.