Software Engineer Backend

We're looking for a
Software Engineer Backend
to join us at Telia.

I'm
Jonas Wulff
,
Head of ACE Product Engineering - Backend & Voice
, and I'm searching for someone ready to grow with us.
Telia ACE
is a
trusted, market-leading Contact Center as a Service
(CCaaS) platform that enables Telia's B2B customers to deliver outstanding customer service across channels and devices. With over 25 years of experience, Telia ACE supports organizations ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations, municipalities, and government agencies.

Our platform helps customers succeed in their communication efforts - whether in finance, insurance, healthcare, or other vital sectors - by offering smart solutions for online self-service, omnichannel support, and secure, scalable infrastructure. At Telia ACE, we build systems that are not only technically robust and secure but also serve important societal functions.

If you're passionate about agile software development and distributed systems, and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate within a cross-functional Scrum team, including a product owner, scrum master, test manager, and experienced system developers.
• Develop and maintain high-impact features and services in multi-tenant and single-tenant systems using Erlang and Rust.
• Take full ownership of core backend services, with the autonomy to influence technical direction and product evolution.
• Work with a diverse tech stack including Riak, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Valkey, RabbitMQ, Kafka, and more.
• Contribute to automation, observability, and deployment using tools like GitHub Actions, Grafana, Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux.
• Participate in agile development practices, continuously improving processes and delivering value to customers across public and private sectors.

What will help you thrive in this role:

• A strong interest in secure, reliable distributed systems and a willingness to become proficient in languages like Erlang and Rust.
• Being a curiosity-driven self-starter who takes ownership and strives for high-quality software engineering.
• A bold mindset that challenges the status quo and actively proposes improvements to systems and processes.
• Experience working in agile teams within large organizations, especially on complex and long-term product development.
• A DevSecOps approach combined with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate flexibly within a team.
• Openness to learning new domains and technologies, with bonus experience in areas like containerization, CI/CD, observability, and microservices.

Join us to shape smarter living for people, businesses, and the planet
At Telia, we're a team of colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics, passionate about technology and connectivity. As a
Leading Telecommunications Operator
&
Climate Leader
, we drive change with large-scale, impactful projects while building a sustainable, inclusive world.

Here, you can
grow your skills, lead meaningful projects, and thrive in a supportive, diverse environment.
Whether you're taking your first step or your next, Telia is a place to grow, belong, and make a real impact.

What We Offer
When you join us, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your local market, opportunities for remote work, and more. You'll also have the chance to earn a bonus based on your performance and Telia's results.

Ready to make better happen?
We look forward to receiving your application by
November 28.
Please note that we might close the position earlier if we find the right candidate, so don't wait too long to apply

If you're selected for the next stage, you'll be contacted by our
Talent Acquisition Partner
. Background and reference checks will be part of the process.

Want to know more about this role? Please reach out to
Jonas Wulff
at

Equal opportunities
At Telia, we recognize talent by
professional skills and growth potential.
We champion diversity, ensuring every individual's needs are met, regardless of disability, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status. Together, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where
your uniqueness is our strength.
Join us and let's make better happen - together