Kafka Software Engineer at Swedbank
Do you have a passion for Kafka and want to play a key role in shaping the future of digital payment and cash management solutions for businesses?
In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:
Join the dedicated and experienced team Bullet for developing corporate solutions within ODS and ODL/EAP
As Software Engineer Kafka;
Design, implement, and maintain data streaming solutions using Confluent Platform including Kafka, KSQL, and Connect.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture requirements and ensure smooth integration of Kafka into existing systems.
Optimize performance and scalability of Kafka clusters.
Develop monitoring tools to ensure high availability and reliability of the streaming infrastructure.
Troubleshoot and resolve any Kafka-related issues
What is needed in this role:
A bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Advanced hands‑on experience working with Confluent Platform technologies such as Kafka, KSQL, and Connect.
Proficiency in Java and Spring Framework (Spring Boot).
Familiarity with Kubernetes (OpenShift), Docker, Sterling, MQ, DB2 and Qlik Replicate
Basic knowledge of Jenkins.
Understanding of Schema Registry including schema evolution and Avro.
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across departments.
With us, you can experience:
Personal and professional growth through self-leadership and continuous development.
Meaningful work that positively impacts our workplace, our customers, and society.
An open and collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional teamwork and provides networking opportunities.
A supportive and inclusive environment that promotes a balanced and sustainable work-life, with flexible working conditions when suitable for the role.
Benefits such as our share based reward program Eken, company pension plan, employee offer for banking products, health insurance.
"Join our team and...
contribute to our culture at Swedbank, which is built on community, simplicity, and kindness. Together, we work in a transparent and open atmosphere where every team member is a key piece of the puzzle for our success as a bank. This makes working with us enjoyable—take the chance and become a part of our team." Magnus Elfving, your future manager.
We look forward to receiving your application by 31.03.2026.
We work with continuous selection, which means that the position may be filled before the application deadline, and as a result, the job ad might be closed earlier than the last application date.
Location: Stockholm, Sundbyberg
Recruiting manager: Magnus Elfving, +46 8 5859 4846
We may begin the selection during the application period, so we welcome your application as soon as possible.
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Swedbank does not discriminate anybody based on gender, age, sexual orientation or sexual identity, ethnicity, religion or disability – everybody is welcome.
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- Job area
- IT and data
- Role
- Software Engineering
- Locations
- Stockholm Region
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Swedbank
We serve local communities, where we are proud to play an important role as being a key part of the financial system.
We are dedicated to developing close relationships with about 7.3 million private and 553 000 corporate customers.
Our passion is to help people to save for a better future. We work every day to support people, businesses and society to grow by promoting a healthy and sustainable economy.