Senior/Lead Backend Developer

at  Posti Group

We handle and deliver the logistics of nearly everything – e-commerce parcels, heavy freight items, postcards or love letters – on your terms! Posti is evolving and its transformation is built by a diverse pool of professionals from postal employees to artificial intelligence experts. In a big company, the range of possibilities is huge. Make Posti your next big opportunity – join us to create the future Posti!
Are you an experienced backend software developer who is interested in working with top-notch technologies? Join us at Posti!
TecHub is a premier Posti organization comprising nearly 160 IT professionals dedicated to excellence in software development, quality assurance, architecture, cloud platforms, integration platforms, and development tooling. At TecHub, we specialize in offering top-notch resourcing for a diverse array of Posti organizations we call domains. Our Digital Development division is home to our 90+ talented software developers, QA engineers, and architects, who bring their expertise to every project. Committed to driving digital innovation, TecHub ensures that our clients receive unparalleled technical support and cutting-edge solutions tailored to their unique needs.
Our team at TecHub is now expanding and we are looking for a Lead or Senior Backend Software Developer. Depending on your interest and skill set, you can either work as a senior specialist or lead developer.
The person we are looking for has a strong background in developing high quality backend services with either Python and AWS or AWS, Next.js and Contentful. Depending on your skill set you will either work with Posti.fi or warehousing systems/processes. As a software developer, you will be working closely with our product owners and domain owners, a step beyond a single team. We already have millions of registered users and even more parcels, making the scale of the software both challenging and exciting.
“Posti offers a very modern working environment. What drives me the most, beyond seeing our teams succeed and enjoy their work, is the opportunity to work with the latest technologies.” - Goran Gjorgievski, Head of Software Development.
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about Goran’s daily work at TecHub.

What are we looking for?

• Strong experience in software development, specifically in backend development
• We are looking for software developers who either manage Python and AWS or AWS, Next.js and Contentful
• Experience with various areas of the software development life cycle, from requirements gathering to development, building, testing, deploying, security, and maintenance
• Familiarity and experience with software architecture
• Familiarity with logistics and warehousing industry is a plus
• Extra points for experience with any of the following technologies/concepts: Kafka, GraphQL, AWS CloudFormation, AppSync

Why should you join us?

• You will have the opportunity to work for one of Finland’s largest companies. We employ around 17,000 people, and our operations impact the daily lives of millions
• You will have an excellent opportunity to develop your career and skills through diverse tasks, development projects, and training programs
• We believe that every employee at Posti deserves caring leadership. All our managers undergo Caring Leader training, and together, we are building a caring work culture
• We promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. Additionally, we are industry leaders in building a fossil-free future, with the goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
• Safety is a vital part of our daily operations, and our goal is to ensure that no workplace accidents occur. We encourage every Posti employee to work safely, adhere to shared guidelines, and contribute to safety through their actions
• As part of our employee benefits, we offer comprehensive occupational healthcare through Mehiläinen, ePassi benefits for culture, sports, and commuting, an excellent gym and group exercise classes at our Ilmala office, and lunch at discounted staff rate. You will also get to participate in events organized by the Posti Group’s occupational wellbeing foundation (e.g., amusement park days, concerts, sports events)
• Our flexible hybrid working model allows you the choice to work either in the office or remotely, according to your preference

The recruitment process is as follows:
1.Contacting the candidate via phone or email
2. Interview with the hiring manager (face-to-face or via Teams)
3. Technical interview with some of our developers (usually Teams)
4. Final meetings (if required)
5. Job offer
Is this your next career move? Please leave your application by 15th of September via Posti’s recruitment system. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work community. We encourage applicants of different ages and genders, as well as persons belonging to linguistic, cultural, or other minorities to apply.
We hope to hear from you soon!
Our common values – reliable, respectful, progressive - guide everything we do.
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