Sanoma Media Finland
(Senior) Developer, Engage
Sanoma Media FinlandFinland6 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
About Us

Sanoma Media Finland is the leading Finnish cross-media company and a forerunner in the digital transformation of media. Our brands deliver relevant, inspiring and captivating content across media channels and reach almost every Finn, every week. Our Tech & Data organization is operating at the very heart of the fast-paced media world. We have 150+ experts of IT and data based in different cities in Finland.

Product domain's mission is to build news services that Finns love and want to use several times a day. Domain works closely with editorial teams and strives to provide consumers with a smooth advertising and customer experience.

Engage team is dedicated to making Sanoma's services stand out and be loved by our users. We identify and nurture services with the potential to better serve both customer and business needs, driving continuous improvement. Our current focus includes growing Ilta-Sanomat Sports engagement and enhancing discussion and moderation capabilities. We work outcome-driven with deep customer research, maintaining open communication across the team. Our long-term mission is to increase user engagement and create monetization opportunities through B2B partnerships and improved subscriber loyalty.

About The Role

We're looking for a senior full-stack developer to join our team. In this role, you'll own features from concept to production, working across the entire stack. You'll have the autonomy to make technical decisions and drive implementations forward. This is a role for someone who thrives on taking initiative, solving complex problems, and delivering quality software.

What You'll Do

  • Write high-quality, maintainable code and deliver it as working features
  • Make technical and architectural decisions
  • Perform peer reviews and lead technical discussions at team and product level
  • Investigate and resolve production issues
  • Contribute to technical planning, backlog management, and seasonal planning
  • Mentor and empower team members

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of full-stack software development experience
  • Strong expertise in both frontend and backend development
  • Technical leadership experience and ability to guide architectural decisions
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity
  • Willingness to learn new technologies quickly and share knowledge with others
  • Excellent Finnish language skills (C1 level) to communicate effectively with internal teams and understand our Finnish-language products

Tech Stack

  • Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript (primary), Scala
  • Frontend: React, next.js
  • Backend: Node.js, serverless architectures
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB (relational, vector, and key-value stores)
  • Cloud: AWS with CDK/CloudFormation (experience with GCP or Azure also valuable)

What We Offer

  • Open culture with flexible hybrid working model
  • Versatile responsibilities to develop your expertise
  • Wide range of education and development opportunities
  • Workplace in the heart of Helsinki or Tampere
  • Opportunity to work on services used by millions of Finns

Could this be the role for you? It’s easy to apply, so do it now or ask for more information from Jyrki Hokkanen ([email protected]).

This position requires a work permit and permanent residence in Finland. Applicants may be required to undergo a security clearance in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (726/2014).

Tech and Data, Sanoma Media Finland

Sanoma Media Finland is the leading Finnish cross-media company and a forerunner in the digital transformation of media. Our brands deliver relevant, inspiring and captivating content across media channels and reach almost every Finn every week. Our Tech&Data organisation is operating at the very heart of the fast-paced media world. We have 180 experts of IT and data based in different cities in Finland.

We develop digital services and create Innovations for Helsingin Sanomat, the leading daily newspaper in Scandinavia, Ilta-Sanomat, the market leader in digital and mobile news, regional media Aamulehti, Satakunnan Kansa and a large number of local and regional newspapers as well as beloved lifestyle brands. Nelonen Media is the leading entertainment house with an extensive video, audio and event portfolio.

We have an open culture and have flexible hybrid working model. You can develop your know-how with versatile responsibilities and our wide education opportunities. Our workplaces are located in the heart of Helsinki and Tampere. We give everyone room to work, develop, and be themselves. Everyday practices are flexible and we want to continuously improve. We aim high and do our best, but we also have fun at work. We work towards a diverse, equal and inclusive workplace.

Our mission is to offer Finnish media content also to next generations.

Location: Töölönlahdenkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki

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