Klarna

Lead Engineer - Java

Milan March 20, 2026 Greenhouse
Lead Engineer - Java Engineering - Engineering · Milan · Full-time · €79,324 EUR - €90,429 EUR Overview Application What you will do • Work on specific problem spaces critical to Klarna's needs, with opportunities to switch teams as both you and our fast-paced business evolve. • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based backend services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability. • Utilize cloud technologies, primarily AWS, to develop and deploy services. • Engage in the full project lifecycle—from conception to deployment and beyond—ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specifications. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Klarna to align on integration strategies and optimize system architecture. • Drive an engineering culture within the team, emphasizing innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. • Proactively identify and mitigate potential issues in our distributed and financial systems. • Work in small autonomous teams with short release cycles. Who you are • Proficient in Java and Spring Boot, with hands-on experience in backend development. • Experienced in PostgreSQL and architecting and building robust systems. • Skilled with cloud technologies, especially AWS. • Adept in distributed and financial systems, capable of anticipating and mitigating issues preemptively. • Independent, able to manage projects end-to-end and lead people effectively. • A strong communicator, capable of interfacing with other teams and domains. • Previously led a team, with a track record of building positive engineering cultures. • Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English. Awesome to have • Knowledgeable in JavaScript and Node.js. • Experience leading a diverse team of engineers across multiple locations. • A visionary approach to anticipating the future needs of the team and the position. Please include a CV in English. Curious to learn more about Klarna and what it’s like to work here? Explore our career site! Apply Hire with Privacy Policy
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  • Klarna is a licensed Swedish bank, not just a BNPL app, which means roles across the company touch real banking regulation (CRD/CRR, PSD2, GDPR, AML/KYC, consumer credit law) and the bar for compliance literacy is higher than at most consumer fintechs.
  • Apply directly through klarna.com/careers with a tailored, metrics-led CV; generic applications and recruiter-spam outreach are visibly deprioritized versus thoughtful direct applications.
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