Senior Software Engineer - Java

Milan March 20, 2026 Greenhouse
Senior Software Engineer - Java Engineering - Engineering · Milan · Full-time · €63,236 EUR - €70,824 EUR Overview Application What you will do • As a backend Java developer, you will work within a specific problem space critical to Klarna’s current needs where you will design, develop, and deploy backend services with a focus on scalability, high availability, and low latency. • Collaborate and grow in a dynamic and autonomous environment while working in small, agile, and cross-functional teams. • Use the latest technologies to solve real problems for our customers at a massive scale. • Be part of a team that takes full operational responsibility for the services you own, and potentially take part in an on-call rotation. • Share your knowledge and build creative solutions while helping the team evolve best practices. Who you are • Extensive software development experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to Java. • Great problem-solving abilities. • Working proficiency in English. Awesome to have • Experience with Java (latest versions). • Familiarity with Spring and Spring Boot. • Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. • Experience with Kafka. • Database experience in PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Elasticsearch. • Familiarity with microservices architecture on AWS. 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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