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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Software Architect at Extenda Retail
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
About the Role
At Hii Retail (by Extenda Retail), 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 Join Extenda Retail?
Extenda Retail is the kind of place where people tend to stay longer than they planned to, not because of the perks, but because the work is real and the people around them are good. The culture is demanding, but in the right way: high expectations, genuine ownership, and a shared interest in getting things right. The values (trust, care & innovation) aren't decorative. They show up in how decisions get made and how people treat each other when things get hard. There's a genuine care for the people here, not as a stated policy, but as something you actually feel. If you want a place to grow, be challenged, and do work that matters, this is it!
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
Core 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.
What You Bring
We are looking for a seasoned engineering leader who loves complex distributed systems. Ideally, you have:
- 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.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Contact
Miriam Fidler
[email protected]
Ready to apply? If this sounds like the right balance of high-level architecture and hands-on coding for you, we’d love to hear from you. Hit the apply button 😎