Software Engineer (PL/SQL, Java)

The role

We are looking for an experienced PL/SQL Engineer to join our long-term partnership with ICA, one of Scandinavia's largest retail companies.

This is a full-time, ongoing & on-site position in Sarajevo.

You will join a cross-functional development team working on business-critical systems with complex data processing and business logic. The role is primarily focused on Oracle PL/SQL and database development, with Java used for integrations and RESTful APIs.

We are looking for someone with strong database development experience who is comfortable taking business requirements and translating them into efficient, maintainable database solutions.

Project

You will join one of several business-critical development teams responsible for applications that support ICA's core retail operations, including pricing, supply chain, assortment management, and product information.

The systems rely heavily on Oracle PL/SQL for processing business logic and large volumes of data, while Java is used for backend services and integrations.

Depending on the team, you may work on applications such as:

• CPC (Cost Price Calculation) - calculates wholesale prices for products sold in ICA stores.
• ICASOI - generates Store Orderable Item data supporting ICA's supply chain.
• AssortmentStage - manages and publishes business-critical information related to articles, agreements, and consumer products.

The work includes:

• Developing and maintaining Oracle PL/SQL solutions
• Translating business requirements into appropriate database objects and data models
• Developing and maintaining Packages, Functions, Views, and Stored Procedures
• Performing SQL performance tuning and query optimization
• Processing and working with large volumes of data
• Maintaining and improving existing business-critical solutions
• Supporting integrations and RESTful APIs using Java
• Working with Swedish colleagues in a collaborative development environment
• Participating in development, testing, deployment, and production support

Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle PL/SQL
• Strong understanding of data modeling and translating business requirements into database objects
• Strong experience with:
  • Packages
  • Functions
  • Views
  • Stored Procedures
• Experience with SQL performance tuning and query optimization
• Experience handling and processing large volumes of data
• Good understanding of Oracle Database concepts and best practices
• Experience with Git/GitHub for source code management
• Working knowledge of Java
• Ability to develop and work with RESTful APIs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good English communication skills

Technologies and Tools:

• Oracle PL/SQL
• Oracle Database
• Java
• RESTful APIs
• SQL Developer
• Git/GitHub
• IntelliJ IDEA or similar IDE

Additional notes:

• This position is primarily focused on Oracle PL/SQL and database development.
• Strong PL/SQL experience is the key requirement for the role.
• Java is part of the technology stack, but candidates are not expected to be primarily Java developers.
• Experience working with complex business logic, large datasets, and performance-critical database solutions is highly relevant.
• Candidates should be comfortable working with and improving existing business-critical systems.

Conditions

This isn't a customer-supplier relationship. We operate as one team, one culture, side by side.

Focus & stability

• Long-term partnership - Your growth is tied to the collaboration's success.
• Single client focus - No context-switching. Go deep, build expertise, see impact over time.
• On-site in Sarajevo - Work from our dedicated office alongside your team.

Growth & learning

• Knowledge transfer - Learn directly from ICA's engineering teams in Sweden.
• Access to ICA's learning hub - Internal training platform with mandatory and optional courses.
• Travel to Sweden - 5-day onboarding trip plus ongoing workshops with Swedish colleagues.

Work-life balance & time off

• Five weeks off - 26 days of paid vacation. Swedish standard.
• Flexible hours - Working hours and lunch breaks are flexible within the same time frame.
• Religious & personal flexibility - 5 additional days for religious and personal observances.

Health & well-being

• Private health insurance - Comprehensive private coverage.

*This is a dedicated long-term partnership with its own structure and benefits. These conditions apply to this opportunity and may differ from standard Zendev benefits.

How does the hiring process look?

1. Initial contact - You'll receive full details upfront. No surprises.
2. Pre-screening - Short conversation about your background.
3. Technical task - Clear instructions and fair deadlines.
4. Interview with ICA - Meet the Swedish team directly.
5. Check & offer - Background verification, then a clear offer.
6. Onboarding - Local setup + travel to Sweden for team integration.

About ICA

ICA is Sweden's largest retailer, headquartered in Solna, Stockholm. The company operates grocery stores, ICA Bank, ICA Insurance, Apotek Hjärtat pharmacies, and a nationwide logistics network. ICA has been part of Swedish daily life for over a century.

About Zendev

Zendev is a Swedish-Bosnian software company. We provide engineering services to clients across Europe, with a focus on Scandinavia. We're built on long-term partnerships, not transactional relationships.

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, we'd like to hear from you.

Our developers already work daily with ICA's teams in Sweden. We understand the questions you might have:

• What's it like working with a Nordic partner?
• How does collaboration between Sarajevo and Sweden actually work?
• What should I expect in my first months?

That's exactly why we're here.

Whether you're curious about the technical side or want to see if this fits your goals, let's talk. No pressure - just an honest conversation about what this role could mean for you.

Apply now or reach out @ [email protected] with any questions.