Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Lead the brightest brains to make a brighter world

 

If you’re a passionate, progressive JavaScript expert, come and lead some of the brightest people as they search for solutions to enable a smarter, safer and more sustainable transport and infrastructure industry.

 

As JavaScript Engineering Manager (named “JavaScript Chapter Lead” in our organization) you are a technically skilled domain expert with the additional responsibility as line manager. You will contribute to common ways of working across the Software Engineering Chapter through methods and best practices according to standards, technologies and trends. Your core responsibilities will involve both technical leadership – contributing to and guiding the team's technical work – and the management and development of a team of JavaScript engineers at your location.

 

We are experiencing the greatest shift in the history of transport and infrastructure. Tomorrow’s vehicles and construction equipment are electric, connected and autonomous, increasing safety and reducing environmental impact. With more than 1 million connected vehicles, Volvo Group is at the forefront of this evolution. Our ambition for 2030 is to be 100% safe, fossil-free and more productive, and to have 50% of revenue coming from areas other than our physical products. The shift is here, are you in?

 

Drive our digital transformation 

 

We are on an exciting journey within Volvo Group Digital & IT. Digital Delivery is a function within the Volvo Group Digital & IT that aims to identify and execute new digital initiatives and modernize existing solutions across the Volvo Group brands. With a new product-centric operating model and modern technology architecture we create digital products that are profitable, scalable and differentiated. We use a cross-functional approach to work on product design and deliveries that improve business performance and create value for the entire Volvo Group.

 

Here you will lead a team of software engineers who learn continuously and embrace change to stay ahead.

 

What you will do

 

As JavaScript Engineering Manager (JavaScript Chapter Lead) you are a technically skilled domain expert with the additional responsibility as line manager.

 

Key responsibilities:

As Technical lead in delivery or product teams in JavaScript, responsible for hands-on coding, conducting thorough code reviews, and driving initiatives to ensure high software quality and technical standards Lead, develop and attract a team of talented JavaScript engineers, supporting their personal growth and challenges on assignments Develop and execute the competence strategy for JavaScript engineers within your team, meeting with chapter members to discuss and drive excellence in areas such as best practices, frameworks and tools  Manage capacity planning, ensuring short and long-term competence and capacity of the JavaScript software engineers Work with stakeholders across the Volvo Group to be in line with changing business needs  Secure external input and best practice sharing in the community Secure agile ways of working Balance your time between line manager and delivery team member

You will be part of the Software Engineering Leadership Team and report to one of the Chapter Area Leads.

 

Who are you?

 

You are a passionate, professional and progressive leader with eyes on the horizon and feet on the ground. As a Team Leader you should enjoy building and motivating high-performing teams and actively participate in strategy and execution. You should act as a role model for leaders and individual engineers as we develop JavaScript domain and community
& You need to have several years of experience as a practitioner (SW Engineer) and be a technical expert in the JavaScript domain. Demonstrated leadership qualities to coach people or a few years´ experience of leading people, preferably in the JavaScript Domain is also crucial. Working with agile methodologies comes naturally to you. 

 

Your mission

Be a People manager, managing a team of software engineers Be a Technical expert (Full Stack developer Node.js + React.js) Be a driver for planning, developing and implementing user interface and product solutions Work with designers and software engineers to develop modern & intuitive applications Be a mentor/ coach for other developers and line members

Must-Have Skills

Minimum 10 years of total IT experience At least 2 years of people management experience Minimum 5 years of recent practical experience in Node.js microservice development, building APIs and scripts in Node.js environment Practical experience and knowledge of React.js Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions Well versed with technical standards and practices to ensure high software quality Enable development of high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable and efficient code Secure implementation of effective security protocols, data protection measures & storage solutions Knowledge of Progressive Web App principles Working experience in HTML5, CSS3 and responsive web design, Browser testing, troubleshooting and debugging Working knowledge of Azure Cloud Environment Platform Hands-on experience in code repository / CI&CD including GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitLab and others In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development & deployment) Focus on continuous code improvements to optimize performance 

Other skills 

Experience with compensation and talent management Have done coaching or mentorship Self-motivated and motivates others Works well independently and as part of the team Experience in SCRUM methodology Excellent communication skills and resilience Customer oriented and proactive problem solver Location:

We are looking for someone to join our local office in Sweden, Gothenburg. 

Ready for the next move?

 

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!  

 

Last application date is: 8th June 2025

 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

 

Group Digital & IT is the hub for digital development within Volvo Group. Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, represented in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow’s transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity, both as individuals and as a team. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.