Careers at DEFA

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DEFA is a family-owned Norwegian technology company established in 1946, with 450 employees on three continents. For more than 75 years, we have evolved from a local family business to an international charging company, driven by the search for new links between technology and people. Our most important principle is simplicity, and while it requires more of us, it brings more value to our customers. That's how we've grown, and that's how we'll grow in the future, creating products and solutions that work for everyone, everywhere.
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Roles in Electronics & Software Development

How we work with electronics & software development

Our Shared R&D function is responsible for improvements and new developments of DEFAs digital services within three main areas: embedded firmware & IoT, cloud services and client applications (mobile/PC/web apps), that are key for our customers user experience.

The team works according to established principles such as agile, object oriented and test-driven development, with some core languages and methods, such as Docker, Kubernetes, Linux and CI/CD-systems (GitLab) and Git. With continuous focus to find new and smarter ways of working, the team is not afraid to try new technology, languages and methods in order to improve and further develop the core services, and micro-services across the platforms.

Our software developers are located in Norway and Sweden, where they share challenges, smart solutions, competence and continue to develop their skills.

Automation&Reliability Architect - DevOps (Norway or Sweden)

You are responsible for systems automation, facilitating software development, ensuring scalability, security and reliability in platforms, participating in architecture design, and maintaining platform monitoring and alerting systems.

You have solid competence through work experience or from the passion for coding. You know backend coding, CI/CD, Kubernetes, DevOps and Agile principles, and project management.

Want to know more? Please call our CIO Ole Christian Tvedt +47 32 06 77 00, or just apply here.

Location: Norway (Slependen outside Oslo) orSweden (Gothenburg)

Developer/Senior Developer, Backend (Sweden)

You will develop and refine our cloud services through well-designed and implemented software, ensuring the production of functional, reusable code. Regular debugging and troubleshooting code to maintain our high-quality standards, crafting web services focusing on insights & analytics, and producing clear, thorough documentation to ensure workflow transparency and continuity are other important tasks. Handling bug fixes for existing code when necessary.

As a part of our forward-thinking tech team, you’ll be working with the following technology stack: Linux, GitLab-CI, Docker, Go, Spring FW, REST, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kubernetes, Elasticsearch and Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

You are an experienced Java Developer with a strong desire to make a significant contribution to a fast-paced industry. You hold a Bachelor’s degree in software engineering/computer science or a related field. You are proficient in object-oriented software principles, design patterns, and methodologies, and have hands-on experience with Java programming (Java, Java EE, JMS, Spring framework). You understand automated test frameworks and appreciate test-driven development, and demonstrate a structured approach to development with familiarity in issue-tracking, requirements estimation, and revision control. You also have practical experience with Agile software development methodologies.

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Location: Sweden (Gothenburg)

Developer/Senior Developer, Frontend (Sweden)

You will use JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, and GraphQL to design, develop, and test UI for mobile and web applications. This includes building reusable code and libraries for future use, and accurately translating user and business needs into functional frontend code.

As part of our innovative tech team, you’ll be working with the following technology stack: JavaScript, TypeScript, React / React Native, GraphQL, REST APIs, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

You are an adept Front-end Developer with a strong foundation in responsive design. You hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, and hav at least 2 years of experience in frontend development. You possess a strong understanding of object-oriented web applications in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, and GraphQL, are familiar with Scrum/Agile development methodologies, and are familiar with the use of REST or GraphQL APIs

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Location: Sweden (Gothenburg)

More available roles

ERP Manager (Sweden)

Responsible for development and maintenance of the ERP system (Dynamics AX/365), including integrations to and from the system (EDI, BI, webshops, etct). You hold a Masters degree in Application design, Supply Chain or similar, and have 3-5 years experience, strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP systems and architecture.

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Location: Sweden (Stockholm)

What can we offer?

Working at DEFA

At DEFA you will meet energetic, ambitious, and skill-full employees, dedicated in their roles to deliver on our promise of simple products and solutions that work for everyone, everywhere and every time. With our strong innovation culture and technological expertise, you will have the opportunity to develop with us, connecting with different cultures, people and talents, and help drive us forward.

 

Our staff is located in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, UK, Canada and China, within a wide range of product areas and competence, such as: Product & service development, Software development, Solutions engineering, B2B sales, Technical & customer support, Marketing, Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics, IT services, Project management, Production, and more..

 

We are dedicated and passionate about what we do, and focus on giving our employees training, development opportunities and the possibility to grow and thrive.

 

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Open applications

We are always searching for people who want to join our high performing and quality focused team! If you want to connect with us, you are welcome to send an open application with CV and what type of role you would like to be considered for.

 

Send you application to [email protected]