Java Engineer – Data Pipelines & Google Cloud Platform

SwedQ is a consultancy company that has lately proven to have a unique model for those who want to grow, create a legacy, and take on challenges that both add and gain value.
We are looking for someone who wants to be part of the company in a literal sense. That means taking on the technical challenges as well as getting a portion of the company in the future.
What's in it for you?
SwedQ offers flexible compensation structures tailored to individual preferences, ranging from fixed salaries with benefits to equity ownership opportunities. We help you find your ideal work arrangement, whether within the organization or at client sites.
Key Requirements
Solid experience with Java and production-grade backend development
Kafka and event-driven / data integration experience
Google Cloud Platform proficiency, particularly data processing and storage services
Infrastructure as code, preferably Terraform
Docker and modern CI/CD practices
SQL and relational databases
Automated testing
Working with structured data such as JSON
Experience with Apache Beam/Dataflow, BigQuery, cloud security, and handling sensitive data is highly valuable
Problem-solving capabilities and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Fluency in both English and Swedish
Nice to have
GDPR-aware data pipelines
Kafka Schema Registry
Azure Blob Storage
Parquet or other Big Data technologies
Reusable Terraform modules
Container registries
Data masking or encryption
Perks & Benefits
Competitive, flexible salary structure
Health/gym budget
Developer budget
Pension contributions
Private healthcare
City office location
Daily breakfast
Company car or allowance
Lifestyle perks (cleaning, childcare support)
Location: Stockholm City Department: Software Engineering