Senior developer

Veikkaus creates joy through games and protects it. We want to make sure that gambling in Finland is kept on the joyful side. All our actions are guided by sustainability. We want to be a trailblazer in the gaming industry, and a trendsetter of a responsible player experience. Wellbeing is our passion. It is important that our employees enjoy coming to work every day. We offer versatile and extensive employee benefits. With us, you get to do work that makes a difference, in a spirited work community that is constantly developing. Let’s work together – to keep gambling on the joyful side.

Senior developer

We are looking for a senior developer to join our close-knit team of developers at Fennica Gaming who are working with our exciting Games as a Service -platform. The position is full-time and permanent.

Fennica Gaming is a new company with a long history. It is set up and owned by the Finnish National Lottery; Veikkaus. Fennica Gaming is a B2B company focusing on international offering of real money gaming solutions and services. You would be directly employed by Veikkaus and would be working with the Fennica Gaming team. 

The Ecosystem & Platform team at Fennica Gaming is a dynamic and fast-paced group responsible for building and managing essential partner networks and ecosystems, outsourced game development capabilities, development of Fennica Gaming’s data and analytics services, and ecosystem services. 

The team is focused on delivering high-quality products and services that drive growth and success for Fennica Gaming and our customers. In this role, you get the benefits of a large company with the advantages of a smaller firm.

At the minimum, we are looking for someone who already has proven professional experience in 

• React, TypeScript and REST
• hands-on experience in backend development and willingness to learn more, preferably with NestJS 

The stack you’d be working with:  

• NextJS (Frontend)
• NestJS (Backend)
• TypeScript
• Google Cloud Platform
• GitLab CI/CD
• Terraform
• Directus CMS
• Firebase
• GraphQL
• REST

Experience from the following would be beneficial:

• Participating / leading software development of internal and external developers/teams
• Solid understanding of product development and agile working methods
• Ability to handle many simultaneous development initiatives and talent to perform this juggling act with a positive mind
• Effective communication and interaction skills in English. Finnish is a definitive plus
• A suitable degree, or otherwise acquired the right competence and 3-5 years of experience on software development

With us, you'll have the chance to grow professionally. We offer opportunities and active encouragement to broaden your skillset and grow your role while the business advances. In addition, we genuinely strive to be a responsible employer, offering meaningful tasks, competitive employee benefits, and ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Your workplace will be at Veikkaus' head office in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki. We are working in a hybrid work environment, allowing us to have the best of both working styles. You can read more about us and our benefits here.

Please note that the job requires a valid residence permit from all non-EU citizens.

Could this be the next step in your career? Please send your application with CV and salary request included latest 29.9.2024. We are waiting to hear from you as soon as possible. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For any inquiries about the position contact mikko.takkunen@veikkaus.fi