Backend Developer with Database Focus

Are you a creative backend developer with an interest in working with databases? Are you driven by making a difference and impacting society for real? Then this could be the role for you.

About the Position

As a backend developer with a database focus, you will work in a cross-functional team where you will help build, further develop, and improve our services and systems. You will work with modern technologies and methodologies, where development and maintenance of databases are combined with development, automated testing, CI/CD, and elements of DevOps.

You will work to ensure the quality of solutions so that they meet both functional and non-functional requirements by continuously working on performance optimization and technical improvements. We strive to stay at the forefront of technology and value collaboration and knowledge sharing. The role suits you if you want varied tasks, take responsibility, and contribute to the whole.

About You

You are curious, solution-oriented, and have a genuine interest in database development and technology. You enjoy collaborating, are not afraid to ask questions, and see every challenge as an opportunity to learn something new. It is natural for you to take responsibility for your tasks and drive your work forward.

We are looking for someone who has:

• a degree in computer science/IT or equivalent work experience
• several years of current experience in database development and data modeling in PostgreSQL or other relational databases
• at least one year of experience in software development in Java, Python, or R
• good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

It is an advantage if you have:

• current experience with transaction-intensive systems that handle large amounts of data
• current experience with version control tools such as Liquibase or Flyway
• current experience with Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI
• current experience with container-based technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.

What do we offer?

The E-health Authority is a growing authority, and we drive the development of national digital infrastructure within health, care, and social services. We create conditions for digital services and solutions for both individuals and professionals in healthcare, pharmacies, and social services. We work to make health data available throughout the care chain.

We are about 600 employees in Kalmar and Stockholm. With us, there is an opportunity to make a difference in an innovative environment with friendly and competent colleagues. All employees have flexible working hours and can work partially remotely. Read more about the E-health Authority as an employer: Work with us (https://www.ehalsomyndigheten.se)

Are you interested?

Questions regarding the position can be answered by unit manager Elisabeth Ahlgren, 010-458 6216.

Questions regarding the recruitment process can be answered by HR specialist Dorothea Lockman, 010-175 3741.

Welcome to submit your application and CV via our recruitment tool by March 12. Please upload your diploma, grades, and certificates relevant to the position along with your application.

The employment is permanent with a six-month probationary period. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement. The place of employment is Kalmar or Stockholm. The work may involve business trips, primarily between Kalmar and Stockholm.

Employment with us may require placement in a security class. Therefore, we may need to conduct a security review with a background check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For some tasks in the security class, Swedish citizenship is required.

If you have a decision regarding protected personal data, please contact the HR specialist named in the advertisement.

Read more about us at www.ehalsomyndigheten.se (https://www.ehalsomyndigheten.se)

The recruitment is handled by the HR unit of the E-health Authority, and we kindly decline sales calls from recruitment companies and ad sellers.