Senior Fullstack Developer with a Focus on Frontend

Are you passionate about creating new services that greatly benefit society and customers? Are you a creative software developer who enjoys being involved from idea to finished product? Then a job with us at SMHI might be right for you, as we are currently looking for a senior fullstack developer with a focus on frontend!

With us, you will be part of a team where researchers, scientific programmers, and software developers often work closely together. Through the various competencies, a creative and learning environment is created with great development opportunities for you in your role as a software developer. We work in a Linux environment with large data sets and high availability requirements. Our services are based on data processing and visualization of weather, water, and climate, forming a foundation for various types of societal decisions.

For frontend development, we use JavaScript/Typescript (e.g., React), HTML, CSS, and for backend development, a variety of technologies such as Python, Node.js, and Java. SMHI primarily uses PostgreSQL as a database. For application development, we use Flutter, Kotlin, and Swift.

We work agile in smaller teams in close collaboration with customers and users. The daily work includes new development of smaller assignments and larger projects, as well as maintenance of these. Together, the team takes responsibility for the overall and long-term technology choices and solutions, as well as working methods. You may also work with teams in other departments.

About You

We are looking for someone with relevant academic education in software development or computer science, or equivalent competence that SMHI assesses as equivalent. The position requires good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Furthermore, we assess that you need to have:

• At least 5 years of work experience as a software developer with an interest in frontend
• Work experience in a Linux environment
• Work experience with programming languages JavaScript and Java
• Work experience in web development with React or equivalent

It is meritorious if you have experience or knowledge in any of the following areas:

• Development of stable systems with high operational requirements
• Any of the programming languages Python, C, or C++
• Work with WCAG
• Relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• RPM
• Node.js
• Kubernetes or similar container solutions
• Visualization of information on maps
• Building accessible and intuitive web solutions
• Worked together with UX/UI designers
• Worked as a scrum master or team coach, as well as work experience with agile methods

As a person, you are a driven, structured, and responsible team player. We also expect you to be curious, service-oriented, and self-driven. Of course, you have a strong interest in software development and are driven to deliver good results. Your problem-solving analytical skills are pronounced, and you have strong communication skills. Translating customer requirements and ideas into cost-effective system solutions is something you are passionate about and usually succeed well with, even if the conditions are not always completely clear. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities during the recruitment process.

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: The position is at our office in Norrköping. A majority of your working hours will be at the office, and you have the opportunity to work from home when it suits the business.

Application Deadline: 2025-01-28

SMHI is a Swedish expert authority with a global perspective and a vital task in predicting changes in weather, water, and climate. With a scientific basis and through knowledge, research, and services, we contribute to increasing the sustainability of society as a whole. Every day, around the clock, all year round.

SMHI is a preparedness authority, and as an employee, you may be placed in a war situation at the authority.

Keep in mind that the documents and information you send to SMHI through your application become a public document. This means that all material in the application, including attachments, may need to be disclosed to anyone who requests it if the information is not covered by confidentiality under the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act. Please write primarily what you consider relevant in relation to the requirements of the position. Consider your privacy and avoid providing information that contains sensitive personal data, information about your or a close relative's health, political opinions, or religious beliefs.