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

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

Job summary

HYPE Innovation in Espoo, Finland is seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (m/f/d) to join our multi-tenant SaaS platform, HYPE Boards. You will work on a Django/Python stack with a JavaScript frontend, deployed on AWS, in a hybrid work setup.

We value hands-on expertise in API design, PostgreSQL, modern frontend practices, and security. You will contribute to AI-powered features, CI/CD, and performance improvements while collaborating with an international team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience with Python and Django.
• Strong PostgreSQL skills, including query tuning and migrations.
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS applications and REST APIs.
• Solid JavaScript skills and modern frontend practices.
• Knowledge of Docker, Terraform and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Build new features across the full stack (back end and front end).
• Design and extend REST APIs and integrate with external tools.
• Refactor and modernize a large codebase safely.
• Contribute to AI-powered features and security reviews.
• Write tests and ship through CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze performance and reliability in production.

Skills

Python

Django

APIs

PostgreSQL

JavaScript

REST APIs

CI/CD

Docker

Terraform

Web Security

AI-assisted

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Django REST Framework

Docker

Terraform

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.

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

You’ll work on HYPE Boards, our multi-tenant SaaS idea-management product. 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: Help companies shape their future by driving innovation programs that matter

Strong Start: Onboard with expert support and learn from a global team of experienced professionals

Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible work schedules

Career Growth: Ongoing development and clear pathways to expand your role

Collaborative culture: A supportive, inclusive, and international team environment

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of something bigger – accelerating innovation for a better world

Your contact persons

Charline Kocourek is your contact in the Human Resources department.