DevOps Engineer, Kafka
- Application Deadline: June 18, 2026
- Kista
- Hybrid
Are you a passionate developer ready to build the data backbone for the future of AI?
Join our Data Distribution team and become a master of Kafka!
You will be part of our dynamic team at Tele2, where Digital Capabilities & Technology (DCT) is the engine behind our products and services. As the essential enabler of our commercial ambitions, DCT brings automation and simplicity to the telecommunications industry, revolutionizing the way we connect and communicate.
About the role
You will be a part of the IAM & Data Distribution group, where you will take on a key role in managing and evolving Kafka, one of Tele2's strategic platforms. We enable the seamless and secure flow of data between all our critical systems. With a growing focus on data as the primary enabler for AI and advanced analytics, you will be at the center of innovation, helping us take our Kafka service to the next level.
This is a role truly with the DevOps mindset in its foundation. You will help the organization in how to federate data, making it accessible in various forms for our many stakeholders and above all always with the bigger picture in mind – Enabling Tele2 to become automated & data-driven.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Develop, maintain, and enhance our strategic Kafka platform.
- Support, improve & be part of the governance structure so everyone follows the same guidelines
- Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring and alerting to ensure service reliability and performance.
- Collaborate closely with various development teams and stakeholders to support their data integration needs.
- Act as a key player in the evolution of our data distribution services, driving improvements and adopting new technologies & ways of thinking.
- Embrace a true DevOps mindset, taking full ownership of the service from code to production.
What we look for
To be successful in this role, we believe you are a developer who loves to build robust code and understands the bigger picture. You are driven by the desire to be involved, exert influence, and create an impact while prioritizing quality and reliability.
To thrive in this role, we believe that you have:
- Solid experience in software development (e.g., Java, Python & Go are preferable but not mandatory).
- A strong interest in data streaming, event-driven architecture, and technologies like Kafka (direct Kafka experience is a plus, but not a requirement).
- A good understanding of system integrations and how data flows between applications.
- A curious mindset with a passion for learning and tackling new challenges.
- A DevOps mindset, with an appreciation for automation, monitoring, and the operational aspects of a service.
Great Place to Work
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Pension and health care
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Hybrid and flexible work life balance
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Career opportunities
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Parental benefit
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Employee benefits and Tele2 discounts
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Inclusive workplace
Skills & Requirements
Why Tele2
- A culture of natural born challengers – At Tele2 we don’t just do things the traditional way. We challenge the status quo and push boundaries to create smarter and more valuable solutions for our customers. You will be part of a culture that values curiosity, initiative and collaboration, where new ideas are welcomed and everyone’s contribution matters.
- Inclusive and supportive environment – We believe in fostering a creative and flexible workplace where people can bring their whole selves to work. Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we strive to create an environment where people feel welcome, respected and supported in growing both personally and professionally.
- A sustainability challenger – We are proud that Tele2 has been recognised as Europe’s Climate Leader by the Financial Times and named as Sweden’s most sustainable company by Time Magazine and Statista, reflecting our strong commitment to reduce emissions, transparency and long-term climate goals. Our efforts focus on three areas where we can make the biggest difference: advancing a circular economy, combating climate change, and protecting children online. By embedding these focus areas into how we operate and innovate, we aim to create positive impact for people, planet and profit.
Interest and application
Would you like to be a part of the Tele2s value-driven and including culture? Then hit the “apply now” button and let’s find out if we’re a match!
Please note that in compliance with personal data management regulations (GDPR), we are unable to accept CVs via email.
To ensure an inclusive and fair recruitment process, we focus on your experiences and skills. Therefore, Tele2 has chosen not to consider cover letters. Instead, we kindly ask you to answer the screening questions included in the application form.
As a step in the recruitment process, Tele2 performs a background check on final candidates.
Work with great people
About the company
At Tele2, we challenge the telecom industry to create more valuable solutions for our customers. Guided by our challenger mindset, we deliver high-quality connectivity and digital services, ranging from mobile and fixed networks to TV, streaming and global IoT.
Sustainability is an integral part of how we work. Tele2 has been recognized as a climate leader in Europe by the Financial Times and named Sweden’s most sustainable company, reflecting our long-term commitment to reducing our environmental impact and advancing circular solutions together with our customers.
Our values – Be Brave, Take Action, Make it Simple and Act Cost-efficiently – guide our culture, how we collaborate and how we turn ideas into action.
-Tele2 have 3 700 employees and 9.3 million subscribers
-Tele2 is ranked as the best company in Sweden, and among the world’s 40 best companies, for gender equality according to Equileap
-During 2025 Tele2 blocked more than 7.5 million attempts to access child sexual abuse material online in our Internet Services in corporation with Ecpat
-Tele2 was named Sweden’s most sustainable company and ranked 23rd globally by Time Magazine and Statista on their inaugural World’s Most Sustainable Companies list, featuring 5 000 companies from more than 30 countries
Per Gustavsson | Contact Person
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