Senior Developer

Veikkaus Oy; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veikkaus Oy is seeking a Senior Developer to join a team responsible for the Jackpot gaming system for Veikkaus’ online casino games, as well as the system and UI that communicate with Veikkaus’ slot machines. You will develop business-critical services used by many customers and stakeholders.

The team values quality and maintainability, with a culture of everyone does everything and no one left behind. The role is full-time, permanent, based at Veikkaus’ headquarters in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki,

Qualifications

• Have a strong background with JVM languages, databases, and cloud technologies.
• Be fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Experience of at least 4 years in software development is preferred.
• Finnish language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop business-critical systems used by customers and stakeholders.
• Design, implement, and maintain services under responsibility.
• Collaborate in a hybrid work model with on-site days at Helsinki HQ.

Skills

JVM languages

Databases

Cloud technologies

Clean code

Willingness to learn

English

Finnish (advantage)

Tools

Scala

Java

MySQL

TypeScript

React

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

GitLab

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Linux

Job description

As a Senior Developer, you will join a team that is responsible for the Jackpot gaming system for Veikkaus’ own online casino games, as well as the system and its user interface that enable communication with Veikkaus’ slot machines. As a member of this team, you will get to develop business-critical systems used by numerous customers and stakeholders.

The team designs, implements, and maintains the services under its responsibility. The keywords are quality and maintainability. Our core principles are "everyone does everything" and "no one is left behind." The team is responsible for and free to carry out development work using the technologies and methods they deem appropriate.

The position is full-time and permanent and located at Veikkaus’ headquarters in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki. We work flexibly in a hybrid model with three on-site days per week.

We expect you to:

• Have a strong background with JVM languages, databases, and cloud technologies
• Be able to produce clean code
• Be able and willing to learn new technologies
• Be fluent in English (spoken and written)

The technologies and products we use include Scala, Java, MySQL, TypeScript, React, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, GitLab, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Linux, among others. We do not expect you to master all of these.

Considered as an advantage:

• Have at least 4 years of working experience in software development
• A passion for quality and maintainability
• Good collaboration skills: you ask for help from others when needed and help others by sharing your expertise
• Experience with UI development technologies
• Proficiency in Finnish, both spoken and written

We offer:

• A workplace where the game evolves – and so do you. You’ll face meaningful challenges and gain new skills while contributing to shared success – in Finland and beyond. We value curiosity and create the space for it to thrive.
• Inspiring and supportive teammates you can rely on. The best ideas and world-class entertainment are built together – and Veikkaus thrives because of its people.
• Balanced and inspiring work life. At Veikkaus, we believe a good job adds something to life – but isn’t all there is to it.
• This role offers the opportunity to influence the gaming services provided to international customers and contribute to Veikkaus’ international expansion.
• Excellent employee benefits. You can read more about us and our benefits from here.

It is important to us that everyone can come to work as their authentic self. We value diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, and believe that success comes from working in diverse teams. We encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply for our jobs.

Interested?

For any inquiries about the position don't hesitate to contact Jussi Iinatti, Development Team Manager by email: [e-mail]

We are planning to have first round of interviews at the beginning of November.

A drug test under Section 7 of the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004) will be conducted for the selected candidate