Sr. Software Developer

Engineering Helsinki, Finland


Description

Position at Ookla

Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.
 
Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.
 
We are looking for a skilled Senior Android Developer to take a key role in our mobile development team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining native Android applications using Kotlin, with a focus on performance and scalability. You will also contribute to web front-end development with modern frameworks such as Vue.js or React. Our mobile applications are developed in the same team with the best in class Wi-Fi measurement device Ekahau Sidekick 2 allowing seamless co-development and integration of many advanced features for the Ekahau Measure -solution.Given the variety of tools and libraries we use, a strong sense of curiosity and willingness to continuously learn new technologies is vital. Creativity is a must, especially when developing solutions for complex use cases and leveraging advanced Android features.
 
We are committed to providing you a flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and talent are all valued equally. If you consider yourself innovative, adept at collaboration, and you care deeply about the work you do, we want to talk!
 
Expectations for Success
  • 6+ years of experience in SW development
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Extensive experience in native Android development with Kotlin
  • Proficiency in Jetpack Compose, RxJava, RoomDB, and Coroutines
  • Familiarity with Android build tools and libraries, including Gradle and Retrofit
  • Strong knowledge of web technologies, especially Vue.js or React
  • Experience working with asynchronous programming
  • Initiative, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning new technologies
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and in a team setting
  • Strong teamwork skills and ability to take leadership is much appreciated
  • Familiar with Scrum
 
Requirements
We are looking for the right person, not the exact list of requirements. If you believe your life experience has prepared you for similar challenges, we’d like to hear from you.
  • 6+ years of experience in SW development
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Extensive experience in native Android development with Kotlin
  • Proficiency in Jetpack Compose, RxJava, RoomDB, and Coroutines
  • Familiarity with Android build tools and libraries, including Gradle and Retrofit
  • Strong knowledge of web technologies, especially Vue.js or React
  • Experience working with asynchronous programming
  • Background check required 
 
Benefits 
 
We care deeply about each other and the work we do, and our perks are just one way we demonstrate this. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including (but not limited to):
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) options 
  • Comprehensive benefits plans (health care, insurance)
  • Professional growth opportunities 
  • Lunch and Sports vouchers
  • Commuter benefits
  • Volunteer paid time off
  • Internet and phone allowance
  • Nice modern office environment in the center of Helsinki
 
You will have the best hardware, software, and tools available for you to do your work, and we provide excellent flexibility for working remotely as time and responsibilities allow. To promote your success and growth we offer educational opportunities, and anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ resource libraries, team activities, and many more. 
 
If you’re passionate about joining the work we’re doing, we welcome your application and encourage applicants with both traditional and non-traditional experience that makes them an excellent candidate for the role. We strongly believe diversity of all kinds makes us better. We are an equal opportunity employer actively working to build an inclusive workforce at all levels of the company. [Read our latest diversity report from our parent company  here.] Ookla is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
We want to ensure candidates have everything they need throughout our application and hiring process. If you have any individual needs related to disability or accessibility, we encourage you to contact [email protected] and let us know how we can best accommodate you.