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We’re always happy to hear from people who are eager to learn and grow, and share our values. Read more about the role and apply.

About the role

As a Lead Developer at Futurice, you play a critical dual role: you are both a seasoned developer and the responsible technical contact within the project scope - bridging hands-on implementation with strategic decision-making.

You’ll guide the development team, ensure architectural consistency, and facilitate informed tech choices while keeping the bigger picture in view. You’ll work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to align solutions with their needs, provide clarity in complex situations, and represent the technical side of the project with confidence and integrity.

Your work will span mentoring and empowering your team, ensuring security and compliance standards are met, supporting sales opportunities, and helping our clients thrive in their digital transformation journey.

We offer a hybrid working model and flexible setup, but you should be based close to our Helsinki or Tampere office to enable effective collaboration.

Key responsibilities

In your role, you will:

• Act as the responsible technical contact person within the project scope — both internally and externally.

• Provide opinionated technical leadership tailored to the project and client context.

• Facilitate technology choices, architecture decisions, and ways of working that align with project goals and organizational standards.

• Ensure that security and compliance requirements are understood and fulfilled throughout the development lifecycle.

• Oversee and contribute to the creation of good-enough documentation to support onboarding, operations, and continuity (including updating relevant entries in Power).

• Identify and flag new sales opportunities and proactively communicate them to the Sales team.

• Provide technical support in sales cases, especially within your client relationships or specific industry domain.

• Strive to overcome technical and organizational challenges with creativity and resilience.

• Ensure the project team has the capabilities needed to succeed, and knows how to leverage Futurice’s internal resources and external partner networks effectively.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and openness.

Skills and requirements

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 7+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a full-stack mindset and deep technical understanding.

• Has previous experience in a technical leadership or lead developer role, including guiding architecture and mentoring others.

• Is comfortable being the go-to person in client discussions for technical questions, trade-offs, and solutions.

• Understands cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and is well-versed in DevOps and modern CI/CD workflows.

• Has strong awareness of security practices, data privacy and regulatory compliance in software development.

• Communicates clearly and effectively in English and Finnish and is skilled at breaking down complex topics.

• Is curious and opinionated, yet inclusive and pragmatic in guiding teams toward shared technical direction.

• Brings a consultative mindset and is motivated by solving real-world challenges together with clients.

• Experience and interest in AI augmented SW development is considered a plus.

Futurice offers you

We support your growth with a wide range of projects, tools, and learning opportunities. Our client portfolio is diverse, offering a variety of challenges and problem spaces that give you room to explore new areas and develop your skills in meaningful ways. You’ll be encouraged and inspired throughout your journey by a community of motivated, multidisciplinary colleagues across development, design, data, and strategy.

Perks include: 

• A hybrid work model that supports flexibility and collaboration

• Free choice of work gear — laptop, phone, tablet, headphones, and more

• Sports and lunch benefit

• Comprehensive healthcare and additional health insurance

• Futurice clubs and free-time activity groups

• Learning events and internal communities

• Certification programs to support your continued development

Compensation

Your complete compensation package will be discussed in detail during the recruitment process. Our salary model is designed to offer a range of levels based on three factors: skills, responsibilities and impact. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee has the opportunity to thrive and advance in their career and become better versions of themselves.

During the initial interview round, we will discuss the salary range for this position. We offer a fixed salary with the possibility of performance-based bonuses and additional benefits.

Next steps

If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, please submit your application.

Our form is simple: share your contact details and upload your attachments. We’d love to see your CV and a few lines about yourself and why you want to join Futurice. You can also include links to your LinkedIn, GitHub, or portfolio or any other materials you find relevant.

After we receive your application, we’ll be in touch. If you move forward, the process includes an initial conversation to get to know each other, a deeper discussion with future colleagues about your skills, and a general chat about potential projects. Reference calls are also a standard part of our recruitment process.

1. First conversation (60 min, Google Meet)
   You’ll have a chance to introduce yourself and learn more about Futurice, the role, and our ways of working.

2. Technical interview (120 min, preferably live, or Google Meet)
   A deep dive into your technical skills with two of our developers. You can bring your own code to discuss or complete one of our pre-assignments of your choice. We’ll review your problem-solving approach and previous projects together.

3. Role, expectations & projects interview (60 min, live or Google Meet)
   A conversation focusing on your potential role, expectations, and upcoming projects. This interview is typically with your potential supervisor and a Principal-level team member.

What it’s like to work here

Ever since Futurice was founded, we’ve focused on creating a workplace people genuinely enjoy, Mondays included. As a community, we’ve built and continue to shape a healthy, welcoming culture where you’re met with trust and kindness, and where your well-being is valued every bit as much as the great work you do. The atmosphere is open, warm, and buzzing with ideas and good conversations. You’ll quickly make friends, and grabbing a coffee or spending time together after work happens naturally. 

And because our culture is shaped by all of us, every day, you’ll have the freedom to influence how we work, connect, and evolve as a community. Each of our offices also brings its own character to the mix.

At Futurice, new joiners aren’t expected to fit into a mold. Come as you are, whatever your background. We believe in the power of different perspectives, and diversity is a key part of our success. You can read more about our DE&I commitment here.