TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Backend): Building and designing scalable backend systems and high availability, low latency services for mobile applications with an accent on cloud infrastructure, APIs, and database management. Focus on creating efficient internal tools, improving developer experience, and collaborating across frontend, backend, and firmware teams.

Location: Hybrid in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland; preferred cities Helsinki, Tampere, or Oulu; remote possible within Finland

Company

%hirify_global% develops award-winning health products including the Oura Ring and connected app to help users improve their readiness, activity, and sleep quality.

What you will do

Build and design scalable backend systems in a modern cloud environment
Create high availability and low latency services for mobile app configuration and content delivery
Collaborate with frontend, backend, application, cloud, and firmware teams
Drive continuous operational improvements and enhance developer experience
Participate in technology selection across the software development organization

Requirements

Location: Must be based in Finland or able to work hybrid in Helsinki, Tampere, or Oulu
3+ years of software development experience
Experience building APIs with Python and Rust
Competence with SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience with cloud infrastructure, containers, and serverless architecture
Good communication skills in English (English is the de-facto language)

Culture & Benefits

Competitive salary
Lunch and wellness benefits
Flexible working hours and strong work-life balance
Collaborative and innovative team environment
Oura ring provided and employee discounts
Eight extra days off per year for personal wellness
Latest equipment of your choice