Software Engineer (Java) - Manufacturing Digital

Can you engineer a brighter tomorrow?  

Reality has made it clear that the actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. Embracing the need for change, Volvo Cars is committed to spearheading the charge in automotive electrification. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in an exciting transformation journey that will change how the world views mobility. Are you ready for a new opportunity? 

Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey to modernize our current Digital landscape. We are now looking for Software Engineers to strengthen our Global Manufacturing Digital area with skills that help us bridge and transform technology and services in all our plants. 

This role is based in our Poland Tech Hub in Krakow, but you will work in close collaboration with colleagues in other business units around the world as we create IT innovations for safe, sustainable, and convenient mobility. We believe that being curious and truly committed to understanding people is the key to future success. 

What is in it for you?  

We are looking for curious minds of Software Engineers who are eager to help us develop, implement and transform current technology and solutions in accordance with architectural practices outlined in the organization. 

We use modern tools and agile methods to create business value continuously. We ensure high quality, availability, and adaptability in our delivery. And of course, we have fun together while doing it! 

What You’ll Do 

In general, the Software Engineer is part of an agile team that provides the digital functions required by the business to build cars and components in all our plants. This means that the software engineer takes part in both discussing and understanding business requirements, interpreting the requirements into digital functions, developing, testing, and deploying them. 

Because our applications are used in all our production plants, it is important that our systems landscape is robust, scalable, and efficient but also to embrace modern new opportunities in order to ensure we use the best technologies available. With an always-on mindset, you will be assisting departments in the different plants in designing, configuring, and managing solutions for their devices, tools, and applications, in line with factory and corporate standards. You will also be working closely with the local IT site teams and be supported by global specialists and operations teams. 

Who You Are 

• You are an independent Java Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience. Your expertise spans full-stack software engineering, including front-end technologies (preferably Angular), Spring, REST APIs, databases, cloud services, and messaging systems (such as IBM MQ and Kafka). 
• You possess excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills in English, enabling you to effectively communicate with both technical specialists and individuals without technical knowledge. 

We appreciate it if you also have  

• Experience using Docker containers and orchestration with OpenShift and Kubernetes.  
• Knowledge of the manufacturing industry. 
• Knowledge of the automotive industry. 
• Experience with Windows Service Applications and Linux 
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Volvo Cars - Driving change together  

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. 

For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You’ll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that’s made us one of the world’s most awarded and progressive employers.