Software Architect at Extenda Retail

About the Position

Shape the Future of Unified Commerce!

At Hii Retail (by Extenda Retail), we aren’t just building software, we are reshaping how millions of people around the world experience shopping every single day. Our cloud-native Hii Retail platform unifies the entire in-store and omnichannel experience on a single, modern foundation. Built on a modern, MACH-based architecture (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless), our platform is hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

We build checkout apps for brands like ICA, Axfood, Plantagen, and Auchan, creating a modern retail software and we are building it for the next decade – not the last one. If you like tackling massive engineering challenges alongside a team that values agility, modern tech, and real-world impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why Your Work Matters

We provide the technical backbone for some of the world’s most recognized retail brands.

To give you an idea of the scale you’ll be playing with:

• Global Reach: We power over 250,000 checkouts across 38 countries
• High Volume: Our systems process 2.4 billion receipts annually
• Deep Engagement: We manage 25 million daily loyalty transactions

Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Define and own the entire architectural lifecycle of the Checkout Engine. You will design a scalable, cost-optimized cloud platform, backed by multi-tiered offline failovers down to the individual workstation.
• Hands-on Leadership: Spend up to 50% of your time prototyping, writing core Java code, and reviewing critical features. You will mentor developers and guide teams through architectural transformations.
• Organizational Alignment: Act as a key voice in our cross-company Architecture Chapter. You’ll use visual diagrams and clear narratives to align engineering teams, product strategy, and stakeholders around a unified technical vision.
• AI-Assisted Development: Champion and utilize AI agentic support in the software development process, guiding the team to leverage these tools for continuous learning, prototyping, and enhanced coding efficiency.

Requirements

• Deep Retail Tech Roots: A strong background in the retail/SaaS domain, with a solid understanding of POS environments and edge constraints.
• Java & Architecture Mastery: Expert-level Java skills paired with a deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (Microservices, Event-Driven architecture, etc.).
• Cloud Native Mindset: Deep familiarity with cloud ecosystems (ideally GCP) and a strong grasp of cost-efficient, scalable system design.
• The Mind of a Mentor: 10+ years of engineering experience, with a track record of leading agile practices and helping developers grow.

We Offer

• Locations: Göteborg, Stockholm
• Remote status: Hybrid

About the Company

With 40+ years of experience as an industry leader in retail software development, Extenda Retail's solutions are used by hundreds of retail chains in 37+ countries worldwide and processing over 25M daily transactions.

Extenda Retail brings simplicity to retail and logistic complex problems. Through software, daily customer management, innovation, creativity, and a deep understanding of customers' needs it provides the technology that helps retailers succeed. From warehouse to checkout.

Contact

Miriam Fidler

[email protected]