Scania I-talent 2026 Backend Developer – PRINS IT (INAA)

About the role

Scania is one of Sweden’s largest companies and offers trucks and buses for heavy transport in combination with a wide range of product-related services. Their mission is to drive the transition to a sustainable transport system by developing a safe, smart and energy-efficient transport solutions that are better for both people and our planet. Today, Scania have around 50,000 employees in around 100 countries and together with partners and customers they are driving the transition towards a more sustainable transport industry and are both trend setters and pioneers in electrification and sustainable transport systems.

Together with several other I-talents, you will be offered a unique chance to participate in a program that will kick-start your journey at Scania. You are employed in a specific role and belong to a team but alternate the work in your role with meetings together with the other I-talents. The program starts every fall and is designed for you who are new in your career and aim to give you the best possible conditions to grow into your role. I-talent Program consists, in addition to daily work in your team, mainly of three parts – “Learning your professional role”, “Go-and-see” and “Training”. This provides very good opportunities to build a good network within Scania and in addition to your I-talents colleagues and your closest manager, you will be assigned a buddy who will be there for you the first time. At Scania, you are offered a multicultural work environment with ambitious colleagues and a company that invests in leadership. There is room for everyone to grow here, regardless of whether you want to be a generalist, specialist, or a leader. If you have the right attitude and are motivated to take responsibility, you will have all chances to develop!

Work tasks

Backend Developer – PRINS IT (INAA)

As a backend developer in INAA you will, in close collaboration with colleagues from surrounding teams, help build one system that are vital to Scania's business. Scania is now performing a digital transformation setting up a new digital landscape introducing SAP that will replace a lot of systems. To enable SAP to function with the Scania unique way of describing our products we are building an enablement layer within Production & Logistics called PRINS. PRINS will bridge the gaps between many different internal systems. PRINS will potentially also be used by other Traton brands. You will be part of a team that values continuous improvement and encourages new ideas. You will also gain hands-on experience with cloud-based solutions. The tech stack is based on technologies such as Python and AWS.

We are looking for

In this recruitment, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities and your interest in both the role and Scania as a company. Therefore, make sure to clearly explain your motivation in your application. We are looking for dedicated problem-solvers who enjoy coming up with new ideas for how things can be improved. You should also have strong collaboration skills and take responsibility for your own learning. Although you will be part of a team, you are expected to be able to work independently on various projects. If this sounds like you, there are endless opportunities for growth at Scania – for example, former I-Talents now hold both leadership and specialist roles!

Formal requirements:

• Relevant post-secondary education.
• Basic experience with full-stack development using Python and AWS (coursework, internships, or hobby projects are sufficient).
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Graduation in spring 2026, or a maximum of two years of work experience when the program begins in September 2026.
• Ability to start in September 2026 and primarily work on-site in Södertälje.
• Excellent proficiency in both Swedish and English, as daily communication will occur in both languages, verbally and in writing.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work. Our selection process is designed to be thorough and transparent. It includes:

• Personality and problem-solving tests via Alva Labs.
• An initial phone screening with Academic Work.
• An in-depth interview with Academic Work.
• An interview with the hiring manager and team at Scania.

We expect to complete the entire process (for this team) during Q1.

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This role description is one of many within the I-talent program, here you will find more roles within the program and more information: Scania I-Talent: Sustainable tech careers