Junior Backend Developer

iLoq Oy; Oulu; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

bonus program

full lunch benefit

extensive occupational health care

life insurance

team and company events

Job summary

iLOQ Oy in Oulu is seeking a Junior Backend Developer to join our Software organization. You will learn modern backend development, cloud technologies and software engineering practices while working with experienced professionals.

You will contribute to cloud-based platform development, APIs, and CI/CD, collaborating with Product Owners, Architects and Test Engineers to deliver reliable services.

Qualifications

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, or you are close to graduation.
• Programming skills using modern backend technologies.
• Understanding of software development fundamentals, such as object-oriented programming and version control.
• Interest in cloud technologies and modern application development including AI.
• Curiosity to learn new technologies and solve technical challenges.
• Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate with others.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Experience in backend development projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
• Experience with databases and APIs.
• Understanding of software testing and DevOps practices.
• Interest in software security and scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services and APIs with the support of experienced colleagues.
• Participate in software design, implementation and troubleshooting activities.
• Learn and apply modern software development practices, including code reviews and automated testing.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of our cloud-based services.
• Participate in CI/CD processes and software releases.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Software Architects, Test Engineers and other stakeholders.
• Explore and utilize modern development tools, including AI-assisted development tools.
• Continuously develop your technical skills and grow as a software professional.

Skills

Backend development

Cloud technologies

Version control

English communication

Object-oriented programming

AI interest

Curiosity to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Software Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Close to graduation

Job description

Making life accessible

iLOQ is an international company headquartered in Finland that offers intelligent locking systems and total access management solutions. We provide secure and efficient access to buildings and facilities. Our mission is to make everyday life easier with a diverse range of safe and sustainable products for individual buildings, large real estate complexes and critical infrastructure sites.

We reinvented the lock. iLOQ's self-powered digital locking and mobile access solutions work without batteries or mechanical keys, something nobody thought was possible until we did it. But the lock is only half of the story.

Behind every iLOQ lock is iLOQ 5 Series+. iLOQ 5 Series + is our modern, cloud-based, AI-enabled software platform which powers access management for buildings and large real estate complexes across the world. Locks, keys, apps and cloud services are all working as one system: this is where hardware innovation meets serious software engineering. Scalable backend services, security-critical design and a platform that keeps evolving with new AI-driven capabilities.

We are now looking for a Junior Backend Developer to join our Software organization in Oulu. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their software development career who wants to learn modern backend development, cloud technologies and software engineering practices while working with experienced professionals.

What you'll do

As a Junior Backend Developer, you will work as part of a cross-functional software team and contribute to the development of iLOQ's cloud-based software platform.

You will:

• Develop, test and maintain backend services and APIs with the support of experienced colleagues

• Participate in software design, implementation and troubleshooting activities

• Learn and apply modern software development practices, including code reviews and automated testing

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of our cloud-based services

• Participate in CI/CD processes and software releases

• Work closely with Product Owners, Software Architects, Test Engineers and other stakeholders

• Explore and utilize modern development tools, including AI-assisted development tools

• Continuously develop your technical skills and grow as a software professional

What you'll bring

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, or you are close to graduation

• Programming skills using modern backend technologies

• Understanding of software development fundamentals, such as object-oriented programming and version control

• Interest in cloud technologies and modern application development including AI

• Curiosity to learn new technologies and solve technical challenges

• Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate with others

• Professional written and spoken English

We consider experience in the following areas an advantage:

• Personal, school or internship projects involving backend development

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud

• Experience with databases and APIs

• Understanding of software testing and DevOps practices

• Interest in software security and scalable systems

What you'll get

You will build products that end up in buildings all over the world and ease the everyday lives of our customers. You will have real responsibility and freedom to operate without big corporation bureaucracy. We ensure you’ll have room to grow professionally in a fast-growing international company.

We offer you a workplace within a collaborative and forward-thinking company culture, friendly and skilled colleagues, proper onboarding, and a solid benefits package:

• bonus program
• full lunch benefit
• extensive occupational health care with an annual dental check
• life insurance
• plus regular team and company events

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and all employees are treated with respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Are you the person we are looking for?

We are expecting your application by August 30th at the latest. Please note that we might be reviewing candidates and conducting interviews during the application process and filling the position as soon as the right person has been found.