Director of Connected Services

at  ICEYE

Who are we?
ICEYE is an International New Space company headquartered in Finland with colleagues from over 57 countries. Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values to Making the impossible possible in New Space. Join our team today!
ICEYE is building and operating its commercial constellation of small Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites with SAR data available to customers. Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven team leadership and experience building high performing, multi-disciplinary teams
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on IT integrations, automation technology, identity & access management, and software architecture.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex IT integration projects and driving automation initiatives to streamline business processes.
• Strong understanding of identity & access management principles and experience with identity & access platform development and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with modern software development technologies and frameworks, as well as public cloud platforms
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and successfully develop cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and familiarity with DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of IT integrations, automation technology, and identity & access platform build, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement software development best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies and tools that enhance efficiency, scalability, and security across our connected services ecosystem.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to develop and maintain strategic partnerships that support our connected services initiatives.
• Define and track Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of IT integrations, automation technology, and identity & access platforms.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards related to IT integrations, automation technology, and identity & access management.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in software development, IT integrations, automation, and identity & access management.