Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer, are you interested to join our team working with advanced meteorology software IRIS Focus? 

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Our team of over 2,300 experts and 59 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

Why join us?

With IRIS Focus, Vaisala is leading the evolution of meteorology software while combining data from Weather Radars, Wind Lidars and Lightning at a glance. The software provides meteorologists and forecasters working at meteorological offices, at airports, and at industrial or aerospace sites with a comprehensive view to help better understand weather hazards such as storms, windshear, turbulence, precipitation and more, for: 

• Earlier extreme weather and storm predictions and analyses 
• Quicker decision-making for events that may impact environment 
• More accurate precipitation classification 

Due to climate change with more frequent and intense extreme weathers, IRIS Focus application software is becoming more crucial to protect human lives, goods and activities. In this context, we are extending our skilled and experienced team to take our software product to the next level and provide users even better data and possibilities to analyze weather.

More about the product: IRIS Focus Remote Sensing Software | Vaisala 

Please have a look at our demo system: iris.vaisala.com 

What's your role?

You will join our Software Products team which is part of Weather and Environment Products and Technologies organization, a home for over two hundred brilliant minds. We are a diverse bunch, but we share the same excitement on how we can make the world a better place with tech. You will work in the team developing weather software. The team is co-located in Finland and in United States. In addition, there will be plenty of opportunities to work together with other talented colleagues across the organization. You would be joining to Vaisala R&D organization in Finland. 

Your daily tasks would vary between developing as a member of the team, participating in software design, implementing automated test cases, and participation in exploratory testing sessions. As a senior member of the team you would be participating also in the design of our future features. 

What will you bring?

We are looking for a skilled senior software developer. In addition to what you already know, we value your willingness to learn more.  

Skills that are important to succeed in this role: 

• Excellent teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills and curious mindset 
• Excellent Software Crafter
• Fluent spoken and written English 

Key technologies in use for software development for IRIS Focus: 

• JAVA with Spring Boot 
• Microservice architecture 
• Docker, Kubernetes  
• Linux operating system 
• React for new UI development 
• Google Web Toolkit for existing UI components 
• Continuous deployment pipelines, Jenkins for test automation 
• Database experience 
• REST API design and development 
• C++ skills are an additional bonus 
• Python skills are an additional bonus 
• Networking.

For additional information please contact Ludovic Thobois, Product Manager, IRIS Focus & TLP, ludovic.thobois@vaisala.com. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.

The recruitment process consists of a couple of meetings, including discussions with the development team members. You will also get a chance to present your technical skills as a part of a team interview or via an online test. 

Leading performance, not location. Our culture is trust-based. We treasure face-to-face collaboration with our colleagues, but hybrid work and flexibility are the new norm for us.

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on May 16, 2024 via the application form.