Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (m/f/d)

HYPE Holding GmbH; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HYPE Holding GmbH in Espoo, Finland, is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (m/f/d) for a hybrid role with 50% on-site in Espoo. You will develop features across the stack (Python/Django and JavaScript) and design robust APIs within a large Django codebase on AWS.

You’ll contribute to AI-powered features, optimize performance, and uphold security standards. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of Python/Django experience, strong PostgreSQL and API design skills, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
• 8+ years of professional experience with Python and Django.
• Solid experience designing APIs with Django REST Framework.
• Strong PostgreSQL skills, including query tuning and migrations on live data.
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS applications and authorization models.
• Solid JavaScript skills and experience refactoring legacy frontend code.
• A disciplined approach to testing (API, unit and end-to-end).
• Ability to read and debug infrastructure: Docker and Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Build new product features across the full stack, roughly half backend (Python, Django, DRF) and half frontend (JavaScript).
• Design and extend REST APIs.
• Refactor and modernize a large codebase safely.
• Build and maintain integrations with external tools.
• Contribute to our growing set of AI-powered features.
• Analyze and resolve performance, database and integration issues in production.
• Review code with a security mindset.
• Write automated API, unit and end-to-end tests, and ship through CI/CD.

Skills

Python

Django

APIs (DRF)

PostgreSQL

JavaScript

Testing

AI-assisted development

Security

English

Ownership & collaboration

Analytics

Education

CS/Software Eng degree

Tools

Docker

Terraform

AWS

Django REST Framework

CI/CD

Job description

About us

We’re the smart Innovation Platform trusted by over 600 global organizations to manage the full innovation lifecycle, from strategic foresight to ideation, tech scouting, startup engagement, and project execution. Our modular, AI-powered software connects strategy with delivery, helping business units align efforts, make smarter decisions, and scale what works across the enterprise. With more than 20 years of experience, a team of over 160 employees, and expert consulting, HYPE enables organizations to make innovation systematic, inclusive, and outcome-driven – reducing costs, driving growth, and building resilience in a constantly changing world.

We are currently looking for a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (m/f/d) Location: Hybrid – 50% on-site in Espoo, Finland

Your tasks

It’s a large, long-lived Django codebase with a JavaScript single-page frontend, running on AWS (Amazon Web Services). Key Responsibilities

• Build new product features across the full stack, roughly half backend (Python, Django, Django REST Framework) and half frontend (JavaScript)
• Design and extend REST APIs
• Refactor and modernize a large codebase safely
• Build and maintain integrations with external tools
• Contribute to our growing set of AI-powered features
• Analyze and resolve performance, database and integration issues in production
• Review code with a security mindset
• Write automated API, unit and end-to-end tests, and ship through CI/CD

Your profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• 8+ years of professional experience with Python and Django
• Solid experience designing APIs with Django REST Framework
• Strong PostgreSQL skills, including query tuning and migrations on live data
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS applications and authorization models
• Solid JavaScript skills and experience refactoring legacy frontend code
• A disciplined approach to testing (API, unit and end-to-end)
• Ability to read and debug infrastructure: Docker and Terraform
• Web security knowledge: OWASP, OAuth2, SAML/SSO
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development, review and refactoring
• Strong analytical skills, a sense of ownership and responsibility, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Very good English language skills

Why HYPE?

• Make an Impact:
• Strong Start:
• Work-Life Flexibility:
• Career Growth:
• Collaborative culture:
• Purpose-Driven Work:

Your contact persons

Charline Kocourek is your contact in the Human Resources department.
Please contact us via [e-mail].