Consultant task – Frontend Developer (Helsinki/Hybrid), Published: 15.6.2022

Media digital development team is looking for a frontend software developer to work on a new application that provides custom analytics dashboards for the journalists and editors of news services, such as hs.fi, is.fi, aamulehti.fi and satakunnankansa.fi. The application will be hosted on AWS and built on top of a modern data pipeline that processes significant amounts of data.

What we are looking for

– 2-5 years+ experience in front-end development

– Experience with: React, Typescript, Reactive web design, Modern data visualization tools in web apps

– Have good problem-solving skills, eagerness & ability to learn new

– Appreciate teamwork – when necessary, ability to take initiative and work independently

Ability to

– Collaborate tightly with the UX designer and other stakeholders to find solutions that are a good balance in terms of UX and bang for the buck

– Contribute actively to front-end architecture design and visualization tool tech evaluation/selection

What we appreciate

– Some degree of experience also with backend development (JavaScript/TypeScript + node or Scala + Play framework)

– Experience with AWS, Cloudformation or CDK, test automation and/or light dev ops

– Interest in data analytics and supporting business with data driven solutions

What we offer

– Chance to impact the lives of millions of Finnish people every day and contribute to help our journalists and media brands to be independent

– Opportunity to hone your software skills as a developer, peer code reviewer and a solver of hard technical problems

– Open culture that supports your development and embraces constant improvement

– Large-scale business critical software development environment and the support of a decently sized community of peers to help you develop your skills further

Location: Office in Helsinki, hybrid office/remote way of working model
Workload: 80%
Start date: Flexible
Duration: +12 months
Language: Fluent English (Finnish considered a plus but not necessary)

Are you interested?
If you are interested in this project, please send us your CV by email. If you wish, you can also give us your hourly rate and describe your suitability for this position. Project responsible: Matti Kolmonen, [email protected].