Senior Developer

Senior Developer – Creative AI Team, Sanoma B2B Digital Growth

Are you passionate about building smart, scalable digital solutions that support the full lifecycle of advertising creatives?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Senior Developer to help shape the future of digital growth in Sanoma’s B2B Digital Growth Domain.

As a Senior Developer, you’ll join Sanoma B2B’s Software Engineering Competence and work in the Creative AI Team, where we modernize and build digital advertising products and services using modern front-end and back-end technologies. You’ll be part of an agile team, building AI enhanced advertising material solutions and infrastructure development, work within cross-functional teams composed of professionals with complementary skills and shared goals, led by a Team Lead.

We drive and deliver digital advertising across all Sanoma media brands (e.g. Ilta-Sanomat, Helsingin Sanomat, Ruutu, Aamulehti, Supla) using our tech stack. We also manage numerous integrations with advertising partners and data platforms to meet business-specific needs.

You’ll collaborate closely with Digital Business, Ad Operations (Ad-Ops), Ad Manager, Data Science, Display & Video Adverting, and other Software Development Teams across Sanoma’s Media Units.

Your Role

You’ll primarily focus on backend and API development and using modern AI tools, while also having the possibility to contribute towards front development and build new services within Creative AI.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves:

• 8+ years of experience in software development
• Experience with C#, .NET stack, and Entity Framework
• Experience with Azure cloud services, including hosting and running applications on Azure (Container Apps, Azure Functions), Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Service Bus, API Management, App Configuration (feature flags), and Application Insights. Infrastructure‑as‑code experience using Bicep is a plus.
• Strong backend engineering experience, including APIs, databases, and system integrations
• A team player who elevates others through code reviews, mentoring, and sharing best practices
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Strong experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude, etc.) to improve development speed, quality, and efficiency.
• Good collaboration skills with stakeholders across business, tech, and partners
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing
• A developer with proactive attitude
  
  

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in modern front-end development using TypeScript/JavaScript (we use Vue.js)
• Broader understanding of Advertising/Media Industry
• Experience with AWS cloud services such as S3, Lambda, and SageMaker.
  
  

Why Join Sanoma?

• Flexible hybrid work model – your primary location is Sanomatalo, one of Helsinki’s most iconic office buildings. We value in-person collaboration as well and encourage working on-site e.g. 1–2 days per week (more if you prefer)
• Excellent development opportunities – access to platforms like Udemy and dedicated time for self-development
• Work-life balance – we support harmonizing your professional and personal life
• Benefits – lunch and culture/sports benefits via Epassi, occupational healthcare, phone benefits, free office gym
• Sanoma Club – recreational activities, access to Sanoma Cottages (e.g. Ruka, Teijo), and partner discounts
• Personnel Fund – part of your overall remuneration
  
  

Interested?

Could this be your next step?

For more information, contact Hiring Manager Zahoor Khan at [email protected].

We will fill the position as soon as we find the right person, so please submit your application as soon as possible, no later than 15.05.2026.

Note: This position requires a valid work permit and permanent residence in Finland.

Employment type: Full-time

Work location: Helsinki

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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