Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Sweden, Stockholm or Canada; Toronto (hybrid work model)

Experience: Senior

Job Function:  Engineering 

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Computer Network & Security

About the position

Keyfactor is looking for a highly capable and motivated Senior (Java) Software Engineer to join one of our agile teams. Your primary focus, together with the team is to support the continued growth of our flagship PKI Product offering. You have demonstrable experience in developing professional Java-based systems and have probably had a core engineering role in a product business. While an experience or an interest in this PKI, is meriting, it is more important for us to find someone who is passionate and capable, with the right mindset to be a part of helping us scale and become increasingly self-organizing. 

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain software features and functionality. 
• Conduct code reviews, pull requests and ensure adherence to coding standards. 
• Work closely with other engineers and cross-functional teams to solve complex problems. 
• Contribute to the improvement of software development processes and practices. 
• Identify and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks. 
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced engineers. 
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance teams and participate in QA efforts when needed. 
• Participate in internal and external product support when needed. 
• Contribute to technical documentation and project reports. 
• Engage in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative development processes. 

Minimum Qualification, Education, and Skills

Capabilities

• Excellent knowledge of Java software development and architecture.
• Strong experience of Java Enterprise (Jakarta EE).
• Deep knowledge of databases/SQL.
• Good knowledge of Linux.
• Knowledge of web application server and container deployment.
• Good knowledge of RESTful API.
• Extensive knowledge of software development in Agile environments. 
• Knowledge and experience in developing secure software. 
• Good knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and the system development life cycle. 
• Strategic thinking, exceptional problem-solving abilities, high-level proficiency in relevant tools and technologies.
• Proficiency in design patterns, strong architectural skills, and advanced debugging abilities.
• Ability to lead complex projects, drive strategic initiatives, and influence decision-making. 
• Ability to take ownership of complex tasks, mentor team members, and drive technical improvements.
• Deep knowledge of software architecture principles, code optimization, and continuous integration practices.

Leadership & Ownership

• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence technical decision-making.
• Strong sense of ownership, with the ability to drive complex tasks to completion.
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving continuous technical improvement.

Who You Are

• Open-minded, adaptable team player who actively contributes to collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, effective with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Self-driven, action-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality, impactful solutions.
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude with a strong sense of accountability.
• Excellent analytical skills, able to break down complex problems into actionable solutions. 
• Highly organized and able to manage priorities in fast-paced environments.

Experience

• Proven track record of working in Agile environments, with strong familiarity with Agile methodologies, tools, and best practices. 
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers, acting as a role model within the team. 
• Extensive knowledge of industry trends, company strategy, and cross-functional processes. 
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate clearly in a professional environment. 
• Experience or knowledge in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is considered a strong advantage, but not required. 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• Strong demonstrable experience in software engineering or a related field. 

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Who we are

The role

The day-to-day

• Develop system architecture that aligns with software and defence system requirements, and supervise system integration

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for multiple project teams, offering guidance on vital defence system aspects such as Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) 

• Collaborate with software architects, developers, and other engineers to translate system-level requirements into effective software solutions 

• Responsible for overall system integration, verification, validation – and for qualification and certification (as far as required)

• Ensure a smooth flow of information and technical guidance between teams to align system and software development objectives 

• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify potential risks and system vulnerabilities 

• Establish and enforce quality assurance protocols to maintain compliant with industry standards 

• Manage project timelines, resources and budget to deliver projects within scope and on time

• Provide ongoing support to project teams, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, reliable solutions 

• Identify emerging trends and propose new software solutions to enhance land defence systems 

• Ensure all solutions adhere to safety protocols and government regulations 

You should apply if you

• Have 5+ years of experience in systems engineering of defence systems 

• Have experience in leading a project team 

• Have in-depth knowledge of system architecture, requirements and integration of defence systems 

• Have a university degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field 

• Are business fluent in English

• Are willing to travel

• Your personal values match ours: ownership, initiative, dedication to mission, speed and inclusiveness  

• Are a high performer who thrives in a fast-paced environment  

• Are collaborative, humble and a problem-solver  

• Are ready to meet all necessary measures and requirements that are required to receive a security clearance according to the respective national law

Note: We operate at an intersection where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields 

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns. 

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world. 

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward. 

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts.  

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about. 

What we offer

• A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking

• Competitive compensation and stock options

• Relocation support

• Social and education allowances

• Regular company events and all-hands to bring together employees as one team across Europe

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Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.