Summary
Axel Hjälm is a seasoned systems developer and consultant with 11 years of professional experience delivering robust solutions in the financial services and media sectors. He specializes in Java, test-driven development, system design and architecture, and has repeatedly applied Agile practices to improve team delivery and code quality. His career spans roles from hands-on system developer to senior engineer and scrum master across companies like Avanza Bank, Peltarion, SVT, Omegapoint and Stockholm Code Group, showing adaptability across regulated finance and fast-moving product teams. Holding a Master’s in Computer Science from Uppsala University, he combines solid academic foundations with pragmatic engineering. Beyond individual contributions he frequently steps into leadership and coaching roles, guiding cross-functional teams through complex designs and migrations. Based in Greater Stockholm, he brings a track record of turning demanding domain requirements into maintainable, well-tested systems.
11 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Computer Science, Master's degree, Computer Science at Uppsala universitet / Uppsala University