Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer

Build technology that protects people places and everyday life.

Your work wont sit quietly in a backlog. It will shape secure connected solutions used around the world and youll have the trust and freedom to do your best work along the way.

Why this role matters
At Assa Abloy technology plays a direct role in creating a safer more open world. As a Senior Backend Engineer youll be part of teams building secure scalable digital platforms that power smart access solutions globally.
This is a role for someone who wants to own meaningful problems contribute to technical direction and work in an environment where quality balance and long-term thinking genuinely matter.

The role
Youll take end-to-end ownership of small to medium-sized features from early technical design through to production and continuous improvement. Working closely with product managers architects and fellow engineers youll help turn complex requirements into clear well-structured solutions.

Youll be trusted to challenge assumptions surface risks early and make sound technical decisions bringing calm pragmatism and clarity to complex engineering discussions.

What youll work on
Deliver meaningful features end-to-end design build test deploy and evolve backend-focused services with a strong sense of ownership and quality.
Build modern scalable systems develop primarily in Java Kotlin Golang or collaborating with frontend engineers and contributing where needed to React/TypeScript applications.
Shape architecture and technical direction apply Domain-Driven Design Test-Driven Development microservice and event-driven patterns to solve complex problems and raise the bar across the team.
Lead cloud-native development design and operate services on AWS using containers orchestration platforms and serverless patterns to build resilient future-proof solutions.
Design data and system behaviour at scale model data across NoSQL and relational systems ensuring performance reliability and secure operation in distributed environments.
Strengthen delivery and operational excellence improve CI/CD pipelines support production systems and continuously refine engineering practices for long-term sustainability.

What will help you succeed
Solid senior experience (5 years) building backend systems in cloud-native distributed environments.
Strong ownership mindset youre comfortable taking a feature from idea to production and standing behind your decisions.
Architectural judgement you know when and how to apply DDD TDD microservices and event-driven design pragmatically.
Hands-on cloud and DevOps experience particularly with AWS containerisation CI/CD and modern deployment models.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools and methods to enhance productivity code quality and system design.
Clear thoughtful communication and a willingness to mentor others.

Why Assa Abloy
At Assa Abloy youll join a global organisation with a distinctly Scandinavian approach to work: trust over control clarity over noise and people over process.

Meaningful mission Your software helps protect homes businesses and communities around the world contributing to solutions people rely on every day.
Innovation at scale Work with modern cloud platforms event-driven architectures and evolving technologies in a global environment.
Autonomy and trust Youre trusted to make decisions influence design and own your work from idea to impact.
Growth and development Learn continuously deepen your technical expertise and explore opportunities across teams and borders.
Worklife balance Flexible working hybrid options and a culture that supports sustainable performance.

Ready to build something that matters

If youre looking for a senior developer role where your skills judgement and wellbeing are genuinely valued wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your expertise to a role where your decisions truly shape the future of smart access.

We review applications continuously so dont wait.

Were committed to building diverse inclusive teams and encourage applications from all who see themselves thriving here.

To make sure your personal data stays protected we do not review applications sent via email or post.

If you have questions about the role or process contact Léa Rein Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Lets create a safer and more open world together

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access return we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces physical and virtual safer more secure and easier to access.

As an employer we value results not titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.