Backend Developer

iconicchain Oy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work is allowed

Central office near Ruoholahti metro,8

Lunch benefit

Free coffee/tea and snacks

Gym access

Social gatherings and team events

Job summary

iconicchain is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to enhance our securitization platform, serving banks across Europe and beyond. You will build robust backend services, collaborate with frontend teams, and continuously improve our web application in a Linux environment.

The role requires 3+ years in backend development, strong Python/Django skills, and familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL/MS SQL/Oracle, plus Docker and Git.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development experience in a professional setting.
• Strong Python programming skills with Django framework experience.
• Experience with Linux environments and Git version control.
• Familiarity with Docker and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server or Oracle).
• Nice-to-have: JavaScript basics and React knowledge; pro in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend functionalities for the securitization platform.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate features and improve UX.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications.

Skills

Python

Django

Linux

Git

Docker

PostgreSQL

MS SQL Server

Oracle

JavaScript

React

English

Tools

Docker

PostgreSQL

MS SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Your Role

We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer to join our expert team. In this role, you will primarily work on enhancing our securitization platform, a web application that serves various banks in Europe and worldwide.

Your key responsibilities would be

• Design, develop, and maintain backend functionalities for the securitization platform.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers to integrate new features and improve user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years of experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in Python and hands‑on experience with the Django framework.
• Comfortable working in a Linux development environment.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Knowledge of Docker for application containerization.
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Basic understanding of JavaScript and frameworks like React.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; additional language skills in German, Spanish, or French are a plus.

What do we offer you?

You will be part of a top‑notch team delivering cutting‑edge stuff few others have even heard about.

• High ownership and autonomy
• Small, highly skilled team
• Flexible working conditions
• Hands‑on, no bureaucracy approach
• Freedom to shape your domain and have an instant impact
• Other perks we would love to tell you about.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary
• Central office,
• Near the Ruoholahti metro station in Helsinki
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work is allowed
• Lunch benefit
• Free coffee/tea and office snacks
• Gym access
• Social gatherings and team events

Why Join Us?

Be part of a top‑notch team developing state‑of‑the‑art solutions in the financial sector. At iconicchain, you’ll gain valuable experience, work on exciting projects, and have the freedom to shape your domain and make an immediate impact.

About Us

iconicchain is the operating platform for structured finance. We’re built for securitization and asset‑backed securities professionals, replacing fragmented, spreadsheet‑based workflows with a single, purpose‑built environment that handles the full deal lifecycle: waterfall calculations, replenishment, investor reporting, and program automation. Our clients are originators, issuers, servicers, and deal administrators at some of Europe’s largest banks, alongside national and EU‑level regulators and investors. We’ve also built one of the world’s largest central bank‑operated asset‑tracking systems. Alongside iconicSecurities, our flagship structured finance platform, we’re building iconicAudit — extending the same precision and automation into audit workflows for financial institutions. We’re an award‑winning company, recognized by the European Union among its top digital startups and named Fintech of the Year in Finland. Headquartered in Finland with a presence in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Hungary, we’re known to our clients as The iconic Team, a name we wear with pride.

At least 3 years of experience in backend development, Proficiency in Python and hands‑on experience with the Django framework, Comfortable working in a Linux development environment, Familiarity with Git version control, Knowledge of Docker for application containerization, Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, or Oracle, Basic understanding of JavaScript and frameworks like React, Proficiency in English