Java Engineer – Data Pipelines & Google Cloud Platform
SwedQ AB · Stockholm · Tills vidare
SwedQ AB is seeking a **Java Engineer – Data Pipelines & Google Cloud Platform** to join its software engineering consultancy in Stockholm City. The position involves delivering production-grade backend development, building event-driven data integrations, and handling cloud-based data processing and storage services. Work arrangements are adaptable, offering opportunities to work internally or at client sites, accompanied by flexible compensation models that range from fixed salaries with benefits to potential **equity ownership**. Candidates must have solid experience in production-grade Java backend development, Kafka and event-driven data integration, relational databases with SQL, automated testing, structured data handling, and Docker with modern CI/CD practices. Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform is required, alongside infrastructure as code—preferably using Terraform. Applicants must also possess **fluency in both English and Swedish**, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and the capacity to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience with Apache Beam, Dataflow, BigQuery, cloud security, and handling sensitive data is highly valuable, while familiarity with GDPR-aware pipelines, Kafka Schema Registry, Azure Blob Storage, or Big Data formats like Parquet is advantageous.
SwedQ is a consultancy company that has lately proven to have a unique model for those who want to grow, create a legacy, and take on challenges that both add and gain value.
We are looking for someone who wants to be part of the company in a literal sense. That means taking on the technical challenges as well as getting a portion of the company in the future.
What's in it for you?
SwedQ offers flexible compensation structures tailored to individual preferences, ranging from fixed salaries with benefits to equity ownership opportunities. We help you find your ideal work arrangement, whether within the organization or at client sites.
Key Requirements
- Solid experience with Java and production-grade backend development
- Kafka and event-driven / data integration experience
- Google Cloud Platform proficiency, particularly data processing and storage services
- Infrastructure as code, preferably Terraform
- Docker and modern CI/CD practices
- SQL and relational databases
- Automated testing
- Working with structured data such as JSON
- Experience with Apache Beam/Dataflow, BigQuery, cloud security, and handling sensitive data is highly valuable
- Problem-solving capabilities and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Fluency in both English and Swedish
Nice to have
- GDPR-aware data pipelines
- Kafka Schema Registry
- Azure Blob Storage
- Parquet or other Big Data technologies
- Reusable Terraform modules
- Container registries
- Data masking or encryption
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive, flexible salary structure
- Health/gym budget
- Developer budget
- Pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- City office location
- Daily breakfast
- Company car or allowance
- Lifestyle perks (cleaning, childcare support)
Location: Stockholm City Department: Software Engineering