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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Helsinki, Finland: Software Engineer"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 6% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€3,500–€7,500). The listed pay band (€4,537–€5,812) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 79 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Software Engineer | €3,751/per month | €6,292/per month | €14,468/per month |
| In Helsinki, Finland: Software Engineer | €3,500/per month | €5,750/per month | €7,500/per month |
Smartly is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own backend projects and distributed systems in a large-scale rendering platform. Responsibilities include API design, technical leadership, mentoring, and collaborating with product and infrastructure teams to meet global demands. The role requires at least 6 years of experience in web applications, expertise in Node.js, Typescript, PostgreSQL, and familiarity with DevOps tools like Kubernetes. The position is hybrid from Helsinki, focusing on high availability, performance, and innovation.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Own vertical slices of our rendering platform, taking end-to-end responsibility for backend projects and distributed systems.
- Define, design, and own API contracts for internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead technical design decisions and tradeoffs, prioritizing high availability, performance, and code quality.
- Mentor team members and communicate offerings to other teams.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and drive projects forward independently.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in building robust, complex, and distributed web applications
- Deep expertise in backend development using modern technologies such as Node.js, Typescript, and PostgreSQL
- DevOps experience including Kubernetes and messaging queues is considered an asset
- Proactive and autonomous mindset with persistence in solving technical hurdles
- Strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills in English
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
No degree requiredBenefits & Perks
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 76 |
| Remote - Global | 12 |
| Berlin, Germany | 3 |
| London, United Kingdom | 2 |
| Uusimaa, Finland | 1 |
| Helsinki, Uusimaa | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 30 |
| Product Manager | 7 |
| Manager | 6 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 4 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 4 |
| Product Designer | 3 |
| Data Scientist | 3 |
| Fullstack Engineer | 2 |
| Product Analyst | 2 |
| Intern | 2 |
| Data Engineer | 2 |
| Head of IT | 2 |
| Data Platform Engineer | 2 |
| Engineering Manager | 2 |
| Senior Backend Engineer | 1 |
| Frontend Engineer | 1 |
| Platform Engineer | 1 |
| Project Manager | 1 |
| Senior Customer Solutions Engineer | 1 |
| Product Analytics Manager | 1 |
| Senior Fullstack Engineer | 1 |
| Senior QA Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Technical Writer | 1 |
| Product Operations Manager | 1 |
| Head of Finance | 1 |
| Director | 1 |
| Customer Success Manager | 1 |
| Product Data Analyst | 1 |
| Quality Engineer | 1 |
| Senior HR Business Partner | 1 |
| Enterprise Architect | 1 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 21 |
| Senior | 18 |
| Manager | 10 |
| Intern | 2 |
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