Principal Software Engineer TypeScript, Node.js & Azure - 20417
Veritaz AB · Göteborg · 6 månader – upp till 12 månader · Deadline 2026-11-26
Veritaz AB is seeking a **Principal Software Engineer** to build and operate reliable, scalable digital foundations for connected services and digital products. Working alongside an experienced engineering team, the role focuses on designing, developing, testing, deploying, and operating production-grade software. Key responsibilities include solving complex technical challenges across data flows, APIs, integrations, and distributed systems, while enhancing system performance, automated testing, observability, and DevOps practices. The position remains **hands-on** while actively contributing to architectural decisions with Tech Leads and Solution Architects, reducing unnecessary technical complexity, and sharing knowledge across the team. Applicants must hold a university degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field, or possess equivalent professional experience. The position requires **at least 10 years of software engineering experience**, extensive background in building production-grade services, and strong knowledge of **TypeScript, Node.js, and Microsoft Azure**. Candidates need proven experience with distributed systems, GraphQL or similar API technologies, automated testing, and DevOps workflows. Non-EU citizens must hold a valid Swedish work permit. Swedish language skills, experience setting technical architecture standards, and a background in improving observability and operational reliability in cloud-native environments are considered meritorious.
Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Job Overview
Assignment Description
We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to develop reliable and scalable digital foundations that support connected services and digital products.
You will join an experienced engineering team responsible for building and operating production-grade software. The role involves solving complex technical challenges across data, APIs, integrations and distributed systems, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, performance and long-term maintainability.
You will remain hands-on while contributing to architectural discussions, improving engineering practices and sharing knowledge across the team.
What You Will Work On
- Design, develop, test, deploy and operate high-quality software.
- Solve complex engineering challenges involving data, APIs, integrations and distributed systems.
- Improve scalability, reliability, performance and maintainability.
- Contribute to architectural and technical discussions with engineers, Tech Leads and Solution Architects.
- Simplify solutions and reduce unnecessary technical complexity.
- Improve software quality, automated testing, observability and DevOps practices.
- Take joint responsibility for operating and continuously improving services.
- Explore new technologies and contribute to a strong engineering culture.
What You Bring
- At least 10 years of software engineering experience.
- Extensive experience building production-grade applications and services.
- Strong knowledge of TypeScript and Node.js.
- Experience developing and operating cloud-native services in Microsoft Azure.
- Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, distributed systems and data flows.
- Experience with GraphQL or similar API technologies.
- Experience with automated testing, DevOps practices and cloud environments.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and the ability to reason about complex systems.
- Ability to evaluate alternatives and develop pragmatic, maintainable solutions.
- Collaborative mindset, strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- University degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Valid Swedish work permit if not an EU citizen.
Meritorious
- Swedish language skills.
- Experience contributing to technical architecture and engineering standards.
- Experience improving observability and operational reliability in cloud-native environments.