Team lead / Fullstack Developer

Location: Finland (Espoo) 

Mode: Onsite / Hybrid, expect to come to the office on average three days a week. 

Type: Permanent position

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business. 

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority. 

Our Team: Delivery Software, Product Engineering, Solutions

Our dynamic and collaborative Solutions Product Engineering team brings together expertise from engineering, software development, UX/UI design, AI/ML,  data science, remote sensing, and radar technology. Within Product Engineering, the Delivery Software Team comprises experienced full-stack developers embedded within multidisciplinary product or platform teams.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead to lead our Delivery Software team. In this role, you will guide and mentor the team while making significant individual contributions to our internal and customer-facing analysis and map applications for visualizing and analyzing natural catastrophes.  This role involves hands-on feature development (frontend, backend, database, and a fair amount of cloud engineering) combined with technical & people leadership for the full-stack developers on the team. Ideal candidates are committed to clean, high-quality code and rigorous testing, eager to lead initiatives improving team and company best practices & processes, possess strong architectural skills, and have a passion for developing technical talent.

As the Team Lead for Delivery Software, you will report to the Senior  Director of Product Engineering while also contributing as an individual developer within a specific product or platform team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and mentoring the Delivery Software team, providing technical guidance and support
• Collaborating within a product or platform team to design, architect, and develop robust full-stack map applications for internal and external users.
• Driving technical decisions, promoting best practices (coding standards, testing, security), and facilitating code reviews within the team.
• Contributing significantly to hands-on development (coding, debugging, testing) alongside your team members.
• Facilitating technical discussions and ensuring team alignment.
• Fostering a positive, collaborative, and productive team environment.
• Contributing to the technical growth and skill development of team members.
• Demonstrating the ability to work effectively both independently and as a leader within a team.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in full-stack development with Python, TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, and Docker.
• Solid experience with Kubernetes and cloud services (AWS).
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring developers, leading technical initiatives, or acting in a previous team lead capacity.
• Strong ability to design, architect, and implement scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team leadership and collaboration.
• A commitment to code quality, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience with leading and working with disciplined  agile and outcome-driven iterative development practices.

Nice to have:

• Previous knowledge of the geospatial domain is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with Terraform, OGC standards, and Mapbox GL JS is also valued.

Benefits

• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Occupational healthcare, occupational and private insurance
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice 
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
• A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset. 

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences. 

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger. 

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. 

Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com