Backend Development Lead

Backend Development Lead role in iLOQ’s Software organization in Oulu. You will guide a backend team building the secure, reliable and scalable services at the core of iLOQ 5 Series+, while staying hands-on with the code yourself. This is a role for an experienced software professional who enjoys solving complex problems, takes ownership beyond writing code and wants to influence both technical solutions and the way software is developed. What you’ll do: Lead and coordinate the team’s backend development activities; Support the team in turning product and business priorities into clear, achievable technical plans and predictable delivery; Participate hands-on in the design and implementation of backend services and APIs; Facilitate technical discussions and help the team make well-considered architectural and implementation decisions; Promote end-to-end ownership, including development, testing, releasing, monitoring and maintaining services; Develop engineering practices related to code quality, reviews, test automation, CI/CD, security and observability; Work closely with Product Owners, Software Architects, Test Leads, cloud specialists and other stakeholders; Identify dependencies, risks and blockers, and drive their resolution; Coach team members, share knowledge and create an environment where people can learn and take responsibility. What you’ll bring: Strong professional experience in backend software development, including leading, coordinating or facilitating the work of a development team; Hands-on experience with C# and .NET; AWS experience; Microservices architecture and distributed systems knowledge; CI/CD and DevOps practices; English communication; Coaching mindset. What you’ll get: Global product footprint, room to grow in a fast-growing company; collaborative culture, onboarding, and solid benefits package.