Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer Cloud and Mobile Wallet

Build technology that powers next-generation hotel access.

Your work wont sit quietly in a backlog. It will shape contactless mobile key 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 a team building clouddriven services that provide smartphone-enabled hotel door access for global hotel chains.

This is a role for someone who wants to own meaningful problems contribute to technical direction and work in an environment where quality collaboration and long-term thinking genuinely matter.

The role

Youll take end-to-end ownership of features for our mobile wallet initiative 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 secure scalable 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 cloud-native services.
• Build modern scalable systems primarily in Java or Kotlin collaborating with frontend engineers on mobile wallet integration.
• Shape architecture and technical direction apply event-driven patterns CQRS and secure cloud design principles.
• Lead cloud-native development design and operate services on AWS leveraging CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Monitor and maintain system performance reliability and security for distributed applications.
• Collaborate with international partners and hotel brands to deliver industry-leading solutions.

What will help you succeed

• Solid experience (5 years) building backend systems in cloud-native distributed environments.
• Strong ownership mindset comfortable taking features from idea to production.
• Hands-on cloud and DevOps experience particularly AWS CI/CD and deployment automation.
• First experience in Kotlin or strong willingness to learn; familiarity with frontend integration is a plus.
• Collaborative proactive communicator who thrives in agile cross-functional teams.

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 enables secure contactless hotel experiences worldwide improving both guest safety and operational efficiency.
• Innovation at scale Work with mobile wallet technology cloud services and IoT in collaboration with leading partners like Apple and Google.
• Autonomy and trust Make decisions influence design and own your work from idea to impact.
• Growth and development Deepen technical expertise learn continuously 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 backend developer role where your skills judgement and wellbeing are genuinely valued wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of smart hotel 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 protect your personal data we do not review applications sent via email or post. For questions about the role 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.