Software Developer
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Helsinki, Finland: Software Developer"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 12% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€3,314–€7,850). The listed pay band (€4,500–€8,000) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 4 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Software Developer | €3,380/per month | €4,089/per month | €7,700/per month |
| In Helsinki, Finland: Software Developer | €3,314/per month | €5,045/per month | €7,850/per month |
| From job ad (Senior) | €4,500/per month | €6,250/per month | €8,000/per month |
You are an experienced software developer, a Senior or Lead level professional, for whom legacy systems are familiar territory. You operate independently in client projects and trust your own expertise. You understand that business-critical systems still form the backbone of many organizations' operations, and you know how to develop, maintain, and modernize them in a controlled manner. You enjoy working with complex systems and understand their business significance. You can analyze existing solutions, make changes safely, and ensure the reliable operation of systems in the future. You are also able to share your expertise and best practices in an understandable and practical way. You may be looking for your next permanent position or your next project as an entrepreneur. Skills we are looking for: - At least 5 years of experience in software development for legacy systems - Experience in maintaining and developing business-critical systems - Strong expertise in one or more legacy technologies - Understanding of databases, integrations, and batch processes - Experience in system modernization and migration projects is considered an advantage - Ability to work independently in client projects and communicate technical solutions clearly We value experience in technologies such as: COBOL, z/OS, IBM Mainframe, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, FORTRAN, LISP, REXX, VSAM We do not expect you to know all the listed technologies — if you have strong experience in legacy environments and their development, we would love to hear from you! Please describe your specific strengths in your application. Your potential tasks: - Designing, developing, and maintaining business-critical legacy systems - Developing and further developing COBOL, mainframe, or other legacy applications - Planning and implementing system modernizations and migrations - Designing and implementing integrations between legacy and modern systems - Improving application performance, security, and reliability - Analyzing and resolving problem situations in production environments - Collaborating with clients, development teams, and other stakeholders in developing business-critical solutions
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, and maintaining business-critical legacy systems
- Developing and further developing COBOL, mainframe, or other legacy applications
- Planning and implementing system modernizations and migrations
- Designing and implementing integrations between legacy and modern systems
- Improving application performance, security, and reliability
- Analyzing and resolving problem situations in production environments
- Collaborating with clients, development teams, and other stakeholders
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in software development for legacy systems
- Experience in maintaining and developing business-critical systems
- Strong expertise in one or more legacy technologies
- Understanding of databases, integrations, and batch processes
- Ability to work independently in client projects and communicate technical solutions clearly
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