Senior Systems & Controls Engineer

You will play a key role in designing, developing, and validating our backend system. You will work closely with our software and firmware teams to develop reliable, scalable backend services with a strong focus on quality, testing, and automation. Your experience in backend development and test engineering will be important in shaping and improving our platform. What you will do: Design, develop, and maintain backend services and systems using Go and the Twelve-Factor App methodology. Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, test environments, and validation processes for backend systems and services. Define and implement test strategies covering functionality, integration, system, regression, and performance testing. Build tools and test harnesses to verify the reliability, scalability, and correctness of distributed systems. Optimize software for performance, efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Troubleshoot, debug, and analyze applications and test results to ensure smooth functionality. Collaborate with front-end developers, firmware engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Your Profile Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development, test engineering, or a similar role. Experience with Go is a strong advantage. We also welcome candidates with solid backend experience in other typed backend languages. Experience designing and implementing CI-based test execution for backend systems and distributed applications. Experience and familiarity with concurrent and asynchronous programming. Proven experience with RESTful API design, implementation, and testing. Strong familiarity with Linux-based IT systems and test or hosting environments. Knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, Cassandra) and expertise with in-memory caching solutions (Redis or comparable). Experience with distributed event-streaming and messaging systems, such as Apache Kafka or NATS. Experience working with version control systems (Git) in collaborative environments. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to make sound trade-offs based on business needs and technical requirements. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. You communicate clearly and are comfortable supporting and mentoring less experienced developers. Strong communication skills in English, written and spoken. Proficiency in Swedish is a plus.

Who We Are Allgon is a leading manufacturer of wireless machinery control systems, delivering customized solutions to companies across the industrial sector. Our customers engage with us through our subsidiaries, Tele Radio, Åkerströms and Sistematica. We are passionate about developing industrial remote control solutions that enhance safety and efficiency worldwide. Our R&D department values fast decision-making, open communication, and a flat organizational structure while offering strong resources and excellent development opportunities. We have a team of around 50 professionals working across multiple locations, including Gothenburg, Björbo, and Malaga. About the Role We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Developer to join our embedded software development team. As a key member of our team, you will be partly responsible for ensuring that our software is designed for scalability, maintainability, and efficiency, enabling multiple teams to work seamlessly on development. This is a strategic and hands-on role, involving direct software development, requirements management, and architectural best practices. The role is based in the head office in Gothenburg and reports to the R&D Embedded Manager. Key Responsibilities: Represent embedded software in project core teams and act as a technical expert across projects. Drive the development of specifications, design, and implementation of software solutions. Provide accurate time and resource estimations for software development. Ensure adherence to software architecture and design standards. Lead development tasks and mentoring junior developers. Collaborate with product managers, project managers, and other engineers to align software solutions with business needs. Analyze and define technical requirements, considering cost, performance, usability, and customer needs. What We’re Looking For We are looking for a highly skilled embedded software developer who thrives in a collaborative and technical environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about software architecture and has a strong ability to develop scalable and maintainable embedded software solutions. This role requires strong organizational skills with a focus on quality and attention to detail. The candidate should have a customer-focused mindset with the ability to translate requirements into technical solutions. Additionally, we seek someone who is self-driven and responsible, capable of working independently while leading technical discussions. Key qualifications include: University degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field, or extensive hands-on experience in software engineering. 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, including requirement management, architectural design, testing, and automation. Preferably used to C-programming. Strong understanding of software development methodologies and structured processes. Experience of wirelesses technologies and protocols. Basic knowledge of electronics with the ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams. Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for technical details. Fluent in English (written and verbal) and preferably also Swedish. What We Offer Work with cutting-edge, high-quality products in a dynamic environment. Opportunities for continuous professional growth and career development. A challenging and rewarding role within a growing organization. Collective agreement, including 9 extra days off per calendar year through reduced working hours. 3,000 SEK annually for wellness benefits. About Allgon Allgon is a Swedish company specializing in industrial radio control, with a strong track record in wireless technology innovation. Through our brands Tele Radio, Åkerströms and Sistematica, we have built a global presence, employing over 470 professionals and presence in 26 countries. We offer an exciting work environment in a profitable and growing organization with a strong technical focus. Despite our global reach, we maintain the close-knit atmosphere of a smaller company, where every employee has a voice and can influence the projects they work on. At Allgon, sustainability is a key priority—ecologically, socially, and financially. We are committed to attracting passionate individuals who share our vision of a safer, more efficient world through advanced wireless technology. Join us and contribute to building world-class embedded software solutions! We look forward to your application! ⭐