Manager - Software Factory

Location:
Main placement is Solna.

Saab is evolving fast, and software and AI are at the core. Join the team that supports Saab's developers and play an important role in shaping our software engineering landscape.

Your role

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking leader to head a team within Software Factory, DevOps, and Developer Productivity & Tools. The team plays an important role in enabling effective development environments and modern software engineering practices across the organisation.

As Manager, you will lead a team of skilled engineers focused on CI/CD, automation, and toolchain development. You will be part of the Enablement Tech & Platforms department within Group Digitalisation, which drives digital innovation through shared, secure platforms and technologies that accelerate business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the platform engineering team focused on developer productivity and software delivery enablement
• Define and implement strategies for internal development platforms, CI/CD infrastructure, and toolchain evolution
• Oversee the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of scalable, secure, and self-service development platforms
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand developer needs and continuously improve platform capabilities
• Encourage automation, standardisation, and reliability across the software development lifecycle
• Ensure platform solutions meet security, compliance, and architectural standards
• Support InnerSource practices and open-source collaboration within the organisation

This is a leadership role at the forefront of shaping Saab's software development at scale. You'll be part of a collaborative and innovative environment that values learning, inclusion, and tangible results, with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Your profile

Required:

• Proven leadership experience in DevOps, software development, or developer tooling
• Strong technical background in CI/CD, cloud-native development, and automation
• Experience defining internal development platforms and toolchains
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in Swedish and English
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Preferred:

• Experience from large-scale software organisations or platform teams
• Experience with tools such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Python
• Familiarity with InnerSource, open-source governance, and developer education
• Understanding of DevSecOps and secure development workflows
• Experience working in hybrid cloud environments

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.
What you will be part of

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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,100 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here