Frontend Developer

Are you looking for a role where your work really matters? Would you like to work with modern technologies and create better digital learning experiences? We offer you a chance to work on software projects that make a difference in the daily life in schools.

Otava Publishing Company is now looking for an experienced Frontend Developer to join their growing software development team in Otava Learning. In this role, you will be building and maintaining frontend applications used by learners of all ages – from primary education through high school and all the way to adult education. Together with designers and pedagogical experts you will turn various educational needs into accessible and inspiring experiences for teachers, students, and pupils all the while helping us to improve frontend development practices.

We are looking for someone who has built complex user interfaces and can be an innovative, resourceful, and collaborative problem-solver. You are eager to learn and develop your own and your team’s skills even further. We value good communication and teamworking skills, as this position requires close cooperation with other developers, architects, and testers as well as with different stakeholders within Otava publishing house. Working language of the digital development teams is English, but a working level Finnish makes your collaboration with stakeholders in the company easier.

We offer :

• A possibility to work with meaningful software projects that truly affect the everyday learning experiences in schools.
• Ownership of the frontend applications, meaning your mission is to bring new insight and work together with the team towards common goals.
• A committed and skilled team, where everyone’s input and opinions really count.
• Real opportunities for professional growth based on your interests and skills.
• Freedom to organize your work - for example, the possibility to work remotely with flexible hours.
• Otava Publishing house benefits such as culture, healthcare, insurance, team activities etc.

We expect you to have:

• Strong knowledge of React, Next.js, and Typescript.
• Experience in building complex but accessible user interfaces.
• A keen eye for design and sense for creating engaging and intuitive user experiences.
• Willingness to engage with designers, product owners, and stakeholders to find the best solutions.
• Fluency in English.

We consider as an advantage:

• Hands-on programming experience with complex rich-text components (Lexical) and drag & drop interfaces (dnd kit).
• Experience and interest in working with Design Systems and related technologies (e.g. Storybook, Vanilla Extract, CSS custom properties).
• Experience in working with monorepos (Turborepo) and CI/CD pipelines (Github Actions).
• Working level Finnish skills are an asset.

How to apply
Please send your application and CV via link above by 28.04.2024. If you have questions about the position, you can send email to Mikko Tirronen (firstname.lastname@otava.fi) or call Mikko (+358 40 820 6944) on Wednesday 10.4. or Tuesday 23.4. between 15.00-16.00.