Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the Swedish Customs

The IT department of the Swedish Customs in Luleå is northern Sweden's largest employer in IT, with approximately 300 employees. Here, you will work with the latest technology and participate in the development of several exciting areas of operation. Together with colleagues who complement each other, you will solve new tasks every day and contribute to the Swedish Customs' vital societal mission.

Do you want to help shape the digital infrastructure for a safe, modern, and accessible Sweden? As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the Swedish Customs, you will play a key role in driving technical decisions in an important operation for businesses, individuals, and other authorities.

About the position

As CTO at the Swedish Customs, you have an important role in making decisions and analyzing IT technology that contributes to technical development and digital transformation. As CTO, you will lead the work of implementing new technology and assess and manage risks. Furthermore, you will also have an important task in leading the development of guidelines and guidance, as well as ensuring that other parts of the organization implement the IT technical solutions appropriately. You will also assess the technical solutions from an economic perspective and ensure they are maintainable over time. In addition, it is important to have the ability to inspire employees from different areas to work together towards common goals to best develop and streamline work, as well as to create and strengthen community and engagement.
The role of CTO is new at the Swedish Customs, which means you will have great opportunities to influence how the work should be structured and performed.

You will also collaborate closely with other departments, units, and development areas to ensure that our IT solutions are effective, user-friendly, and aligned with our overall strategies and goals. Your work will be crucial in promoting innovation and digitalization within the authority.

We are looking for someone who has:

• a university degree in IT or equivalent work experience that the employer deems comparable.
• at least 5 years of work in a similar role within IT.
• experience working in agile organizations.
• good ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish and English.
• Swedish citizenship.

It is advantageous if you have experience in the following:

• broad and current knowledge of IT infrastructure, IT platforms, IT operations, and IT development.
• several years of experience in the IT industry with expertise from technical to leadership roles.
• the ability to continuously stay updated with technical trends in programming languages, platforms, infrastructure, development methodologies, etc.
• AI and machine learning.
• IT and information security.
• Agile and innovative working methods.
• experience in public sector work and/or larger companies.

Personal qualities

We value that you are driven, action-oriented, communicative, and unpretentious. You have a strong interest in developing capabilities and organizations towards set goals. You have a strategic perspective, analytical ability, and a structured approach to work. You are results-oriented and have a holistic perspective in everything you do, as well as being an inspiring leader with the ability to lead and motivate. You find it easy to collaborate while also being able to work independently. You are also comfortable with remote work and utilize all channels and tools for it.

We offer you

An exciting and stimulating job with good development opportunities. The Swedish Customs is a recognized friendly workplace where we value well-being and culture very highly – having fun at work is a success factor. By working at the Swedish Customs, you are contributing to a safe and secure society.

We believe it is important to have a balance in life, and therefore our benefits include something we call a flexible workplace. This means you have the opportunity to work both at the office in Luleå and from home based on a level that suits your work, your colleagues, and you, but at least one day per week you will be at the office in Luleå.
Other benefits include wellness grants and good vacation and pension terms.

Other

Reference number: TV-2026-01693

Location: Luleå

Employment type: Permanent position.

Start date: By agreement

Individual salary setting applies

Travel may be included in the position

We have high demands on our employees' security and confidentiality awareness. Before a hiring decision is made, you will undergo a drug test and background check. Security clearance with a register check according to the Security Protection Act will be conducted before employment, as the position is placed in a security class. The Swedish Customs is a total defense authority, and upon employment, you will be placed in the Swedish Customs.

The Swedish Customs values the qualities that are added to the organization by having a balanced gender distribution and ethnic diversity.

For more information and application

Inquiries about the position can be made by Lars Matsson, Head of IT Production, 0920-25 97 07. For questions about the recruitment process, you can call the Swedish Customs' HR support at 060-67 25 85. Union representatives are for OFR-P/TULL-KUST, Anders Nilsson, 0920-25 96 31, and for SACO-S, Eva Rutberg, 0920-25 96 39.

Your application, including a personal letter and CV/resume, must be submitted to the Swedish Customs by February 22. You apply via the electronic application form below.

We kindly ask for no contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of job ads.

The Swedish Customs is a government authority that controls the flow of goods across Sweden's borders. With the vision that only approved goods should pass the border, we prevent illegal goods from entering the country and contribute to a safer society. We simplify trade with other countries and lay the foundation for increased growth and competition on equal terms. The Swedish Customs, founded in 1636, currently has about 2,600 employees and is led by the Chief Customs Director Johan Norrman.